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The Importance of
Citing References
The
Perils of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious offense! It comes in many forms, from direct
quotes to summaries or paraphrases that do not cite authorship or reference
to sources used to get the information that is cited. It can also include
"recycling papers" that have been written by others and putting your own
name on the copy. Plagiarism is common among students of all ages and
can result in serious consequences. In some cases, it could lead to hefty
fines, in other cases it can lead to legal ramifications. Depending on
the policies dictated for schools, ranging from elementary to higher education,
it can lead to a student's expulsion from the academic institution. More
and more, plagiarism is growing rampant; this is especially true with
the vast amount of information now available on the Internet. There is
a tendency to fall into the plagiarism trap because students do not think
that their teachers can find the sources that they used as the basis for
writing a paper, or for giving a presentation. It is important for teachers
to be alert and aware of some of the red flags that come up with plagiarism.
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