OverviewPlagiarism is a heinous crime that destroys the ethical value of education and art. This should therefore result in heavy sanctions and condemnations from all spheres. The principle of plagiarism in academia continues to generate discussion from different groups, both within academia and the artistic world. Discussions still rage about whether plagiarism is justifiable and if so, to what extent. In this context, the academic circle remains the essential space for discussion in relation to the interweaving of learners, teachers and researchers. Here several questions arise, what is plagiarism? , What are some of the anti-plagiarism policies in UK and US academic institutions? Additionally, what are the penalties for students involved in plagiarism? This article will attempt to address and answer these questions.IntroductionThe word plagiarism has its origins from the Latin word plagiurus, which means to steal or kidnap. However, forward-thinking contextual thinking incorporates more detailed and specific meaning. According to the Oxford Student's Dictionary, plagiarism is "the act of copying another person's ideas, words, or work and claiming that they are your own" (484). It further involves “copying from a source text and then removing certain words, changing grammatical structures, or plugging in one-for-one synonym substitutions” (Howard 233). To counterfeit and ignore his ingenious ideas and arguments is tantamount to dishonesty. It is morally fallacious and unethical......middle of article......iting 11.3 (Summer 1993): 233-46.Introna, L. and Hayes, N. Plagiarism, detection and intentionality on the Construction of plagiarists Proceedings of the Conference on Plagiarism: Prevention, Practice and Policy, University of Northern Umbria, 85-90 2004 “Plagiarism” Oxford Students Dictionary.2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997.484Reams, Jr., Bernard D. "Revocation of College Degrees by Colleges and Universities" Journal of College and University Law 14: 283-302. 1987. Stevens, Jason M. Young, Michael F. and Calabrese, Thomas. "Is moral judgment offline when students are online? A comparative analysis of undergraduate students' beliefs and behaviors related to conventional and digital cheating." Ethics and Behavior, 17(3), 233-254. Thomley, Patsy W. "In Search of Plagiarism Policy" Northern Kentucky Law Review. 16:501-519. 1989