The term “plagiarism” is familiar to almost everyone and is not only local, but also an international phenomenon. By the way Internet may also be considered a great source for plagiarism.
If some people make plagiarism unintentionally, others do it wittingly. That is, they do not have their own ideas, so they want to use another’s work to succeed.
In this article, we will talk about the peculiarities of the offense and its responsibility.
The concept of plagiarism and general characteristics
Plagiarism is a Latin word and means “theft.” In this case, it is about someone else’s intellectual property theft.
Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s mind without the quote or reference to page and source.
There are many cases of plagiarism: full use of intellectual property, partial use, text revision, and so on.
What is considered plagiarism?
- The idea or the text was previously published by someone else
- The text is literally translated or copied
- The link is given without any links to pages and quotes
What punishment is set for the plagiarism?
Plagiarism in Armenia is punished in the manner prescribed by law, depending on administrative and even criminal liability.
As a result, the plagiarist may be removed from his position and even deprived of his degree or title.
Read, be informed and avoid plagiarism. Just make a little more effort and create your own work.
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