We learn at an early age not to copy someone else’s paper. Teachers mention this from the time we first learn to write. But plagiarism is more than just a moral or educational issue. Protecting those who create original works from being taken by others without permission or attribution is important to encourage creativity and innovation, as well as research and development. That concept is so important that our founding fathers put copyright protection in the very first article of the U.S. Constitution. (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8).
The challenge in these high-tech times is that virtually limitless information is available with a few keystrokes. Free and quick access to original content on the internet increases the risks of the old sin of plagiarism—a risky mistake with serious legal repercussions. Copy and paste an expert’s words or pass off someone else’s research and conclusions as your own and a writer risks scorn, job loss and legal liability—even jail time.
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