Greetings, steemians!
It's an honor for me to be among those who are writing about this accomplishment. It means a lot to me because it clearly shows that I'm getting better over time. I'd like to express my gratitude to our honorable @cryptokannon once more.
To start , I would like to talk about what plagiarism is;
"According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, to "plagiarize" means:
to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
to use (another's production) without crediting the source
to commit literary theft
to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward."
"But can words and ideas really be stolen?
According to U.S. law, the answer is yes. The expression of original ideas is considered intellectual property and is protected by copyright laws, just like original inventions. Almost all forms of expression fall under copyright protection as long as they are recorded in some way (such as a book or a computer file)."
"All of the following are considered plagiarism:
turning in someone else's work as your own
copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not (see our section on "fair use" rules)
Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source is usually enough to prevent plagiarism. See our section on citation for more information on how to cite sources properly."
"What about images, videos, and music?
Using an image, video or piece of music in a work you have produced without receiving proper permission or providing appropriate citation is plagiarism. The following activities are very common in today’s society. Despite their popularity, they still count as plagiarism."
"Copying media (especially images) from other websites to paste them into your own papers or websites.
Making a video using footage from others’ videos or using copyrighted music as part of the soundtrack.
Performing another person’s copyrighted music (i.e., playing a cover).
Composing a piece of music that borrows heavily from another composition."(
https://www.plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism)
The following are some penalties a plagiarist may face:
Legal Consequences
Plagiarism will result in severe legal consequences. The copyright laws are unbreakable. It is illegal to use another person's work without citing and referencing it. A plagiarist may be sued by an author. Plagiarism can be considered a criminal crime, resulting in a jail term. Those who constantly write (steemians) must be extremely conscientious.Plagiarism's effects have been widely published around the world. A steemian's reputation can be tainted if they are found guilty of plagiarism. A prestigious steem work's publishing is an essential component. When you lose the opportunity to write, it's most definitely the end of steeming.
If you are found guilty of plagiarizing, you will be forced to pay a fine. It is illegal to steal anyone else's work without the author's concern or giving credit to the person.