Information on Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of stealing the intellectual property of another, such as with writing, images and ideas, and claiming it as your own. Borrowing or copying from a source without giving proper credit is an act of plagiarism and a violation of copyright law.
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Copyright
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A copyright is the legal protection for the creator of original pieces of expression and covers those works published and unpublished. The piece does not need to be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office in order to be protected, as it is covered at the moment of creation.
Punishment
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The consequences for plagiarism often depend upon the specific circumstances of the act, as well as your local, state or federal laws. Some acts of plagiarism are considered a felony and may result in large fines or jail time.
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Types
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Deliberate plagiarism is a willful and intentional infringement of copyright, while accidental plagiarism is generally a more unintentional act.
Fair Use
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Fair use laws are the means by which the courts determine the severity of plagiarism claims. Some content can be copied legally if the nature, amount and end result of your usage differs enough from the original.
Public Domain
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Any works that are not currently or have never been covered by copyright are considered to be public domain, meaning anyone can use the material with proper attribution.
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