PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism in simple definition simply means copying a work done by someone and showing it off as your own work and not acknowledging the real owner.
Many Institutions frown upon plagiarism and in some places there is severe punishment for such an act. I remember when i was doing my final year project, we had to upload our work to check if there was plagiarism in it.

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TYPES OF PLAGIARISM

1. Direct plagiarism
   This is simply copying and paste, the words are taken word for word. It is very common
2. Accidental plagiarism
   This is done without the intention to plagiarize, by accident because the person isn't aware.

REASONS FOR PLAGIARISM

Here are some reasons why people people plagiarize

1. Ignorance
2. Pressure to achieve good results
3. Too lazy to do your own work
4. Inadequate punishment for offenders

PLAGIARISM TOOLS

These tools can be used to check if someone has plagiarized, the percentage and the words copied.

1. DupliChecker
2. Quetext
3. Prepostseo
4. Copyleaks

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WHY YOU SHOULD STRIVE TO BE ORIGINAL
Imagine taking your time and effort to create something and someone just comes and takes credit for it, How will you feel? Definitely Bad.
This is why every writer is supposed to create original content and if at all you will use someones work it should be referenced and show its sources. Plagiarism can cost you your respect in the academic world.

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