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Plagiarism
using another author's work as if it was one's own original work / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Plagiarism is the act of copying another person's ideas, words or writing and pretending that they are one's own work.[1] It can involve violating copyright laws.[2] College students who are caught plagiarizing can be expelled from school. It can permanently damage a student's reputation.[3] Writers who plagiarize commit serious legal and ethical violations.[3]
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Copying & pasting can lead to plagiarism