Plagiarism 2

PLAGIARISM
INTRODUCTION
Plagiarism is derived from the Latin word “Plagiarius” meaning “kidnapper” Basically
Plagiarism means using someone else’s work without giving them proper credit. In academic
writing, plagiarizing involves using words, ideas, or information from a source without citing
it correctly.
WHAT IS PLAGIARISM?
According to the Merriam-Webster 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.
TYPES OF PLAGIARISM
1. Complete Plagiarism – This is the most extreme type of plagiarism. In this a person
completely copies someone else’s work such as article, research paper, image etc. &
represent it as their own work. This kind of plagiarism is similar to stealing or identity
theft.
2. Verbatim - Verbatim is also known as direct plagiarism. When we read a book we must
have observed that if any statement that a famous person has made is always
represented in double quotations and is highlighted so that we get to know that it is said
by this particular person. Similarly consider a person writing an article and mentioning
someone’s else work or words that too exactly the same. But this person doesn’t
represent it in quotation marks. Then that person is said to be exhibiting direct
plagiarism. Hence copying another person’s work word to word and not representing it
in quotation marks is known as Verbatim or direct plagiarism
3. Self – Plagiarism - This kind of plagiarism is the duplication of a person’s own work.
It is also known as auto plagiarism. It occurs when a person copies some words of his
own published work and uses the same for another work. This form of plagiarism is
commonly observed in research journals. Researchers may make re-use of their
research work for another research work.
4. Source based Plagiarism - This form of plagiarism is most commonly observed in
research work. In the research paper one needs to provide references that have
contributed to their work, If a person provides wrong references that do not exist, or
that are not relating to the work then it is known as source-based plagiarism. The
falsification of data or its fabrication is also source-based plagiarism.
5. Accidental Plagiarism - This kind of plagiarism mostly occurs due to a lack of
knowledge. If we don’t know how to paraphrase, cite and quote a research work we
leave the work as it is and it results in accidental plagiarism.
REASONS FOR PLAGARISM?
People plagiarize for various reasons such as – 1. Lack of Time, 2. Laziness, 3. Pressure to
perform well, 4. Awareness about proper citation Practices, 5. Fear or failure or desire of
recognition.
WHY SHOULD ONE AVOID PLAGARISM?
1. Ethical Integrity
2. Academic and Professional Consequences
3. Personal Growth and Learning
4. Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
5. Credibility and Trustworthiness
6. Innovation and Progress
7. Legal Consequences
8. Educational Goals
9. Professional Integrity
10. Long-Term Growth
CONSEQUENCES OF PLAGIARISM
It varies for different authors or persons
1. For Students – Poor Grades, failing a course, Disciplinary action, expelled from the
university, tarnish academic reputation.
2. For Universities – Reputation of the University, Money
3. Researchers – Legal Battles, Professional reputation.
HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM?
There are certain ways to avoid Plagiarism such as –
1. Always give credit

2. Own ideas and thoughts – Do not copy another person work
3. Make use of paraphrasing- Paraphrasing means the representation of an idea or thought
in our own words in such a manner that the original essence of that idea remains the
same. But we should also do paraphrasing in such a manner that it does not convert to
plagiarism.
4. Use online Plagiarism checking tools.
5. Provide correct references in your research paper or articles.
6. Learn how to cite.
7. Take prior permission before citing someone’s image, videos etc and also give credit
to them in your articles or anything.
8. Be a ethical person.
ONLINE PLAGIARISM CHECKING TOOLS
1. TurnItIn
2. Grammarly
3. Duplichecker
4. ProWriting Aid
5. Plagiarism Checker X
6. Compilatio Magister.
LAWS AGAINST PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism may lead to infringement of Copyright of the original author hence to protect the
rights of the original author Copyright Act , 1957 provides some punishment for the one who
infringes the rights of the author by doing plagiarism.
1. Section 57 of the Indian Copyright Act 1957, authors have “the right to claim
authorship of their works among other things. It grants the authors the special right to
be attributed for their work. The statute recognizes the right to attribution analogous to
the rights not to be plagiarized.
2. Section 63 of the ICA 1957, “a convicted infringer is liable to be imprisoned between
six months to three years, and to be fined between fifty thousand and two lakh rupees.
CONCLUSION
Plagiarism is a critical issue that spans across various domains, from academia to professional
fields. It involves the unethical act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's
own, undermining the principles of honesty, integrity, and originality. The importance of
avoiding plagiarism cannot be overstated. From an ethical standpoint, plagiarism violates the
fundamental values of honesty and respect for others' intellectual property. It erodes trust,
damages reputations, and undermines the foundation of academic and professional
communities.
Furthermore, plagiarism inhibits personal growth and stifles the development of critical
thinking, research, and analytical skills. It hinders innovation, disrupts the flow of ideas, and
obstructs the progress of knowledge across various fields. By understanding and adhering to
proper citation practices, valuing originality, and upholding ethical standards, individuals
contribute to a culture of intellectual honesty and integrity. Avoiding plagiarism fosters an
environment where creativity, innovation, and trust can thrive, benefiting not only the
individuals themselves but also the broader academic, professional, and societal landscapes.

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PLAGIARISM

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, to "plagiarize" means:

WHY SHOULD ONE AVOID PLAGARISM?

It varies for different authors or persons

HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM?

There are certain ways to avoid Plagiarism such as –

1. Always give credit

LAWS AGAINST PLAGIARISM

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