Dalton Anderson
Mr. Neuburger
ENG 102
4 November 2011
Why We Should Avoid Plagiarism
Plagiarism is not only considered “unethical” but it is also an act of theft and is punishable by law. It’s just like stealing something from a store, except it’s worse; you are stealing someone’s thoughts and ideas. One can use another’s work but you must give them proper credit. The consequences that may arise from plagiarism include possible loss of credibility, their businesses may suffer, or they might even face serious legal action. Besides the more public consequences, if you only copy another’s work then you may fumble an opportunity to learn something for yourself. The purpose of a research paper is to gain knowledge about the topic you are studying. Plagiarism is all-around not a good choice, so just don’t do it. It’s not worth it anyway.
Harris, Muriel, and Jennifer L. Kunka. Prentice Hall Reference Guide. 8th ed. Boston: Pearson Learning Solutions, 2011. 378-79. Print.
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