Plagiarism Perwal Uma1, Lawrence Sunita2 1PhD Scholar, Pragyan College of Nursing, Bhopal 2Principal, Pragyan College of Nursing, Bhopal Online published on 4 May, 2024. Abstract Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's thoughts, words, designs, artwork, music, etc., either in their entirety or partially, without properly acknowledging the original creator or obtaining their permission. This can be achieved in various contexts, such as professional environments and educational establishments. Plagiarism is the act of appropriating and claiming someone else's work or ideas as one's own, whether or not the original author has given permission. To ensure the production of work of utmost excellence, it is imperative to completely refrain from engaging in plagiarism. This action will enhance the overall quality and clarity of the text, leading to more good outcomes. Plagiarism can fall under a number of areas, including: Prohibited actions include blatant plagiarism, direct "patchwork" plagiarism, failure to provide precise quote citations, and paraphrasing without proper reference. Inadequate Referencing of the Text You're Restating. In-Graph Plagiarism Utilizing graphs, charts, figures, or pictures from an external source without appropriately acknowledging the source is known as this practice. Misrepresentation of Generally Accepted Facts. The subsequent consequences of plagiarism: Plagiarism can result in catastrophic consequences. The following are some potential consequences for the university if it is discovered that they have copied someone else's work, taking into account both the type of copied plagiarism and the university's overall academic performance: academic probation, failure on the assignment, failure on the course, suspension, and expulsion from the programme or institution. The academic and professional reputations could suffer severely as a result. The capacity to identify instances of plagiarism is made feasible by the usage of plagiarism detection systems. Top Keywords Citation, Patchwork, Lucidity, Plagiarism. Top |