Achievement 3 : Content Etiquette submitted by @udesh

What is Plagiarism?

It means stealing or repurposing someone else's ideas or vocabulary.
Using someone else's work without a proper citation;
Doing a literary theft, and presenting someone else's product as new.

The Common Types of Plagiarism:

1. Direct Plagiarism - The word-for-word copying of an element of somebody else's work without attribution or quotation marks is known as direct plagiarism. Plagiarism of another's work is immoral, dishonest, and punishable by disciplinary action, including expulsion.

2. Self-Plagiarism -One of the most popular forms of plagiarism is self-plagiarism, which occurs when high school students copy and paste portions of a previously submitted academic article. Self-plagiarism occurs when a student submits the same paper for two separate class projects without consulting the relevant instructor.
Self-plagiarism does not often result in substantial legal action, but it may have an effect on the presentation of scholarly papers and research papers.

3. Accidental Plagiarism - Accidental plagiarism is another common form of plagiarism. Plagiarism occurs when a plagiarist misquotes phrases or portions of a text taken from a source, fails to properly cite the source, or cites the wrong source.
Even if the name of the work is quoted, the original author may take disciplinary action against the plagiarist for incorrect authorship, even if accidental plagiarism was not intended.

4. Mosaic Plagiarism - Unintentional plagiarism is another form of plagiarism. In this case, the plagiarist may have mentioned the content's source. However, if the writer fails to recognize the quoted passage or correctly position it inside quotation marks, he or she is guilty of plagiarism.
Plagiarism is a serious offense, whether it is intentional or unintentional since it means that a writer's work is his or her own.

Consequences of plagiarism:

1. Lawsuits - Professionals who take copyrighted materials and attempt to pass them off as their own risk facing copyright infringement litigation. There are several examples of well-known authors, musicians, and artists being sued for alleged copyright infringement.

2. Fines - A copyright violation may result in fines, and if the case goes to federal court, you will even be liable for attorney fees.

3. Professional reputation - Another result of professional plagiarism is the loss of one's professional reputation. Stealing ideas or plans from others will harm your reputation for the rest of your life, making it difficult to find work. Popular authors who have been convicted of plagiarism and found guilty have frequently been fired or resigned from their jobs.

How to avoid plagiarism:

As previously mentioned, the effects of plagiarism can be severe and long-lasting. Add in the examples of three prestigious institutions that take intellectual honesty very seriously, and it's clear that learning to correctly cite material is critical if you want to escape the implications of plagiarism. There are a number of approaches you can take, and with a little work, you can set yourself up for success.

1. Careful reading - Pay close attention to the source. One of the reasons people plagiarise is that they don't take the time to read a source carefully. If you are unable to read the source carefully, you may end up plagiarising, whether it is due to a lack of time control or a lack of comprehension of the rules and consequences. You should spend some time with the source. Read it twice, once for the general gist and again for the precise specifics that will aid your case.

2. Take notes - While it can be tempting to put off work until the last minute, taking notes as you go can help you avoid the panic that sometimes leads to plagiarism. It's always beneficial to do a little research at a time.

3. Keep records of all quotations - All quotes should be noted. You can come across places in your research that you want to cite directly. In these cases, a direct quote would be appropriate. Specific quotes should be reserved for subject experts or truly extraordinary ideas.

4. Use your own writing style - Hopefully, you've established your own writing style by now. When you're writing something, it's important to use your own vocabulary. It will become more normal the more you do it.

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