What is Plagiarism?
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Plagiarism is defined as using another person's ideas, words, or knowledge in any format (print, online, media, etc.) and passing them off as your own. Whether you do this intentionally or inadvertently, it is still considered plagiarism.
Plagiarism infringes on a person's right to intellectual property. It is a form of stealing: You are engaging in academic dishonesty and infringing on copyright law.