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Types and Definitions of Plagiarism: An Overview
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Plagiarism, the act of using someone else's work without proper attribution, is a pervasive issue in academia, professional fields, and creative endeavors. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the various types and definitions of plagiarism, shedding light on its nuanced manifestations and implications. By categorizing plagiarism into distinct forms such as verbatim plagiarism, paraphrasing plagiarism, mosaic plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and idea plagiarism, this study aims to offer clarity and insight into the complexity of this ethical transgression. Additionally, it explores the evolving nature of plagiarism in the digital age, considering factors such as the ease of access to information, the proliferation of online content, and the challenges posed by emerging technologies. Through an examination of case studies and scholarly perspectives, this paper highlights the importance of promoting academic integrity and fostering a culture of originality and ethical scholarship. Moreover, it discusses strategies for plagiarism prevention and detection, emphasizing the role of education, awareness, and robust citation practices in addressing this critical issue
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- Authors
- Velmurugan, V. S.
- Affiliations
- Kongu Arts and Science College (IN)
- Corresponding author
- Velmurugan, V. Senthur
- Venue
- Global Research Journal of Social Sciences and Management
- Publisher
- Ci-STEM Global Services Foundation
- Published
- 2024
- Volume
- 02
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 13-18
- ISSN
- 2583-858X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W4401333110
- Cited by
- 2
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2
- FWCI
- 0.83
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Licence
- cc-by
- Locations
- Global Research Journal of Social Sciences and Management. (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Academic integrity and plagiarism
- Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Publishing and Scholarly Communication
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Ethics in Business and Education
- Keywords
- plagiarism, types of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, academic integrity, originality, plagiarism avoidance, plagiarism detection, citation practices, online content
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