Plagiarism is a form of stealing. Not giving credit to others is unprofessional, and it carries some consequences which are serious in the university setting as well as the workplace. I know that Kaplan University is very clear on emphasizing the need to cite sources and give credit to authors of researched material.
I would feel cheated if someone took my ideas and used them as their own... it takes a good bit of effort and concentration to come up with original thoughts. Plagiarism could be intentional or unintentional. In the classroom, it does not matter which of the forms that plagiarizing takes. So, all of that being said, I plan on being very careful to give credit to others' ideas which can add to my own ideas. A good research paper is my goal, and citing sources is a necessary part of the process.
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Hey.. great blog!! I would feel the same way if someone took my ideas. I could also see it as sometimes unintentional. I hope all goes well with your paper!! good luck!!!
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