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Plagiarism
              When you search and open an information on the net, about any topic and copy it partially or fully to develop
              a new content material and depict it as your own ownership, it is immoral and it is termed as plagiarism.

              Plagiarism is the act of copying someone else’s work and publishing and pretending as if it is one’s own work.
              This can include copying of texts, media and even ideas. Whenever another person’s work is copied and
              republished without an appropriate reference or citation, it is considered as Plagiarism.

              When we copy someone’s content or other material, we must take permission from the owner or the original
              developer and mention his/her name in the new content.
              Plagiarism in the age of information has become a serious problem. Fortunately, there are laws in many places
              for protection from plagiarism. The most notable is the ‘International Copyright’ law. It is an unethical act
              but cannot be called a crime. Thus, it can be punishable as it involves violation of the moral rights. There are
              various forms of plagiarism, each differing in characteristics and severity.

              Here are some common types:

              Ð ÐDirect Plagiarism: Copying someone else’s work word-for-word without attribution.
              Ð ÐParaphrasing Plagiarism: This occurs when someone rewords or rephrases another person’s ideas or
                 work without proper acknowledgment or citation, making it seem like their own original contribution.
                 Even if the wording is changed, the core idea belongs to the original creator, and failing to give credit
                 constitutes plagiarism.
              Ð ÐMosaic  Plagiarism (Patchwriting):  Also known  as  patchwriting,  it  occurs when  someone borrows
                 phrases, ideas, or structures from multiple sources and integrates them into their own work without proper
                 citation. Instead of copying text verbatim, they may replace some words with synonyms or slightly alter
                 the structure, but the content still closely mirrors the original sources. This type of plagiarism results in a
                 “mosaic” of improperly credited material.

              Ð ÐAccidental Plagiarism: occurs when someone unintentionally uses another person’s work without
                 proper attribution. This often happens due to a lack of understanding about citation rules, poor note-
                 taking, or oversight during the writing process. While unintentional, it is still considered a breach of
                 ethical standards.

              Ð ÐInappropriate Citation: This occurs when a source is cited incorrectly, inaccurately, or misleadingly. While
                 it may not always be intentional, it can undermine the credibility of the work and disrespect the original
                 source.

              Ð ÐVerbatim plagiarism: This occurs when someone copies text word-for-word from a source without proper
                 citation or acknowledgment. This is one of the most blatant forms of plagiarism, as it involves directly
                 taking another person’s work and presenting it as one’s own.

              Accurate citation and proper attribution play a vital role in academic and professional writing by recognising
              the work of others and maintaining ethical integrity.
              Thankfully, various tools and techniques are available to detect plagiarism. One effective approach is manual
              comparison, particularly useful for smaller assignments  or when suspicious  similarities  arise. By closely
              analysing the structure, language, and content of the suspected work and comparing it with potential sources,
              instances of direct copying or inconsistencies can be identified.

              Here are some effective methods for plagiarism detection.


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