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Pitfalls of Plagiarism

Read This Magazine by Read This Magazine
30 January 2025
in Culture, Education
Plagiarism

With plagiarism running rampant in academia, it’s vital that students protect themselves from inadvertent fraud.

Most people on the meandering road of academia are walking it with best intentions—they have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to grow and prosper. This means there are very few who enter Higher Education with an intent to cheat, scam, or scandalise; and yet plagiarism remains an issue within our hallowed halls of learning.

In 2023 alone, 7,300 university applications were flagged for plagiarism—not an enormous number out of the approximately 700,000 that are processed each year. Yet the stat serves as a warning of how easy unintentional plagiarism can be in the information age.

Fortunately, universities and colleges are taking the problem seriously. Guidelines are set from the get-go with expectations regarding plagiarism clearly laid out, and software is used to thoroughly check any possible infractions—the latter being particularly helpful in cases where students aren’t even aware they have infringed on someone else’s work.

In other words, the pit of plagiarism is easier to fall into than you may think.

Here’s how to avoid presenting someone else’s work as your own:

Be Internet Aware

Regardless of how useful the internet is for research purposes, it’s vital you don’t directly copy from it. This includes written text, images, and blatant paraphrasing of someone else’s work.

Do It Yourself

There is very little point in embarking on a course and then asking someone else to complete it for you, so don’t get anyone else to produce your work. If there is a part of your course you struggle with, like essay writing, ask for help from your tutor. This will inevitably have better consequences for you in the long run.

Remember, There’s No ‘I’ In ‘Team’

Teamwork can be an important aspect of the academic experience, but when it comes to individual coursework, collusion can get you in serious trouble. By all means, discuss with your peers what you intend to research or your methods, but be sure to maintain your own specific voice and goals.

Cite But Don’t Recite

Sometimes it is unavoidable to refer to someone else’s statistical outcomes or conclusions, but resources must be acknowledged clearly within the work you submit. Also, keep it brief. Examiners and tutors want to see your work and methods, so only quote others in a concise manner and when relevant.

Ai Is Not Your Best Friend

Using an AI program to write your essays for you is highly unethical. As this is a new frontier for academia, the boundaries can be blurry, but ultimately, if a computer program is writing your work, then you aren’t. This misstep could not only lead to penalties but also diminish the value of your learning experience.

Educate Yourself On Proper Attribution

Educating yourself on how to cite sources properly is crucial. Various referencing styles exist, and knowing when and how to use them according to your institution’s guidelines is essential. Misquoting or improper citation can be construed as plagiarism even if it’s unintended.

Use Plagiarism Checkers As A Learning Tool

Instead of seeing plagiarism checkers as a final step, use them throughout your writing process. This way, you can learn from any mistakes and ensure your work is original before final submission.

By adhering to these guidelines, students can navigate the tricky waters of academia with integrity and ensure their work reflects their true capabilities and knowledge.

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