Plagiarism: To Kidnap
The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin word plagiarius which means to kidnap. (Flemming, 2008, p. 1) Ranging from a few sentences to a whole essay, students have used works other than their own. Plagiarism is a social issue that continues to grow in today’s society. A look into the matter of academic dishonesty, as well as a solution to the problem, should be explored. First, there are copious types of plagiarism. Some forms of this academic dishonesty may even be unconscious. Next, a look into why students plagiarize may help establish a solution. Last, the consequences for plagiarism not only affects the students immediately, but can also have a long-term effect. While examining these aspects of plagiarism, one can clearly see it is a serious social issue not only for teachers who deal with it, but also for the students who consciously (or unconsciously) participate in it.
Despite popular belief that plagiarism is only found when used verbatim, there are actually four other forms of the act. The main act of plagiarism is known as the “cut and paste.” This is where the student takes a whole written essay, does not change a word, …show more content…
A common punishment is for the writer to receive a zero or non-credit for the assignment. This often leads to the student failing the class (if they weren’t already). In other instances, the student is suspended or expelled from the college they are attending. Consequences of the act are not confined to just schools. Due to the copyright law, it is legal for the author of the stolen work to sue the plagiarizer. In addition to these consequences, the title and trait of being a dishonest person can follow the student into their future work life, making employers hesitant to hire them. No one would feel safe knowing their surgeon cheated and plagiarized his way through medical
The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin word plagiarius which means to kidnap. (Flemming, 2008, p. 1) Ranging from a few sentences to a whole essay, students have used works other than their own. Plagiarism is a social issue that continues to grow in today’s society. A look into the matter of academic dishonesty, as well as a solution to the problem, should be explored. First, there are copious types of plagiarism. Some forms of this academic dishonesty may even be unconscious. Next, a look into why students plagiarize may help establish a solution. Last, the consequences for plagiarism not only affects the students immediately, but can also have a long-term effect. While examining these aspects of plagiarism, one can clearly see it is a serious social issue not only for teachers who deal with it, but also for the students who consciously (or unconsciously) participate in it.
Despite popular belief that plagiarism is only found when used verbatim, there are actually four other forms of the act. The main act of plagiarism is known as the “cut and paste.” This is where the student takes a whole written essay, does not change a word, …show more content…
A common punishment is for the writer to receive a zero or non-credit for the assignment. This often leads to the student failing the class (if they weren’t already). In other instances, the student is suspended or expelled from the college they are attending. Consequences of the act are not confined to just schools. Due to the copyright law, it is legal for the author of the stolen work to sue the plagiarizer. In addition to these consequences, the title and trait of being a dishonest person can follow the student into their future work life, making employers hesitant to hire them. No one would feel safe knowing their surgeon cheated and plagiarized his way through medical