Plagiarism

Avoiding plagiarism is important to avoid because it is unethical. It is considered stealing the work of someone else. It is also important to avoid because you don't actually learn what you have copied down. Most research papers are assigned to help you learn on the topic and to also help you in a workplace when you get out of college. If you plagiarize you lose the chance to make your researching skills better. Another reason avoiding plagiarism is important is because it diminishes your credibility. When you cite credible sources you are citing the opinions and ideas of the experts. Many people will believe the experts over a college student any day. Also, if you get caught plagiarizing you lose peoples trust. Plagiarism can also cause you major penalties. It is an act of violation of academic honesty. If the author or person you stole the work from decided to sue you he or she would have the right to do so.