Plagiarism is not a new term to many, but for the sake of clearity I will like to throw a few definitions here. Plagiarism is the act of copying someones piece of writing either in parts or in full and use it on your work without giving due reference to the owner. It is stealing someone's intelligence and replicate it as though it's yours. As much as this act is comfortable for some people, the danger or effects of plagiarism leave much to be told.
WHAT ARE THE DANGER OF PLAGIARISM.
Plagiarism destroy knowledge foundation .
Plagiarism prevent readers from knowing what has been done about a particular subject. It destroy knowledge foundation by failing to give due reference to the author whose work has been plagarised. It prevents readers from knowing what has been done on the subject and what new information is made available.
Plagiarism destroy self confidence
What starts as a random events soon became a habit and later an addiction to the extent that an author lose self confidence preparing original article. Plagiarism destroys author confidence in preparing original content. He soon feels overwhelmed with inferiority complex in writing original article.
Plagiarism destroy the system
What we are experiencing today at read.cash is a battle to save the system from collapsing due to plagiarism. If you know the time and efforts it takes to produce a quality article, the numbers of publication published daily on read.cash is truly miraculous. Where plagiarism is given a free ride such system is bound to collapse.
Plagiarism keep you from expanding your knowledge.
When addicted to plagiarize you rob yourself of opportunity to expand your knowledge base in your area of writing. Plagiarism will keep you from undertaking a research to gain more knowledge about the subject of your article. Every article demands a thorough research to come out in quality. Time is required to gather relevant data and information for your article. Plagiarism keep you from knowing more about the subject of your article.
Plagiarism will destroy your reputation as an author
How would you feel when your article is found to be plagiarised when you have succeeded in establishing yourself in a branded article writers organization. You have not only destroy your reputation but also that of your organization. This kind of situation leads to legal action against the author and the publisher.
DO YOUR RESEARCH, SAY NO TO PLAGIARISM
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