Plagiarism, classically defined as literary theft, is the theft and replication of another person's original ideas without seeking consent or crediting the author of a registered work or written (Heath 4). This can take several forms, for example presenting an idea as original when it comes from an existing source, or even neglecting to put quotation marks when quoting a sentence from a borrowed work. Since plagiarism is widely considered a bad practice, it is sometimes committed unintentionally. As a result, there is an anti-plagiarism policy in several academic institutions and heavy penalties are imposed on those involved in plagiarism. In my opinion, not acknowledging the author of the original work is a dishonorable practice. Students who plagiarize published work are considered too lazy to do their own research work and correctly grasp the concepts they are studying. Others have the habit of waiting until the last hour to start their work, which increases the chances of copying information. Most students perceive reading and research as a waste of time and consider some new information extremely difficult to understand (Heath 5). Teachers and lecturers who practice plagiarism produce students with exceptional grades but very poor knowledge and understanding in their field of study (Bhanot, Fallows 173). Plagiarism normally causes an individual to lose their trustworthiness and integrity in the eyes of the administration, so obtaining leadership positions or institutional scholarships is out of the question. Plagiarism is considered a serious violation of normal academic conduct, requiring colleges and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. to establish eit...... middle of paper ...... tools are commercialized while others are offered free of charge to researchers. In order to fully understand plagiarism, it is important to appreciate the process of dissemination and the creation of ideas in college. All knowledge is developed from prior knowledge. By reading, reviewing, performing, researching, and collecting perspectives, we build on the thoughts of others. While we are inspired by the thoughts and ideas of others, we manage to develop our own. On this basis, students should not hesitate to use the work of others. Instead, they should learn how to avoid plagiarism. Works Cited Lin, Tan (2009). HEATHER. Zasterle.Bhanot, Rakesh., Fallows, Stephen. Quality Issues in ICT-enabled Higher Education (SEDA Series) Routledge, 2005. Marsh, Bill. Plagiarism: alchemy and remedy in higher education. Albany, SUNY Press, 2007.