When we presenting someone else work or ideas as our own, with or without

their consent by incorporating it into our work without full recognition, not only to

text but also to other media such as computer code, illustration or graph is

covered under the definition of plagiarism. It is a common thing that we tend to do

especially among student. Yet some students seem willing to risk these

punishments, even though they may be putting their academic viability and future

careers in jeopardy Plagiarism could affects student in a numbers of tangible and

intangible ways especially to their academic performance such as creative

limitation, student’s grade and disciplinary action can be taken into account.

First of all, it can limit student’s creativity. Creativity is ability to generate idea

that is original and unique. So, plagiarism is apposite to creativity. It limits the

though, research and critical thinking that involved in the process of finishing the

student’s assignment. If this “copy and paste” culture continue, it will negatively

impact the overall education experience and the growth of the student.

Next, plagiarism can effect the student’s grade. When a student was caught to

plagiarist others work, a penalty will be given. The penalty will be varies based on

the significant of the assignment. For example, in a simple homework

assignment, a student may simple receive a zero for the work but on a major

project or paper, the student may fail the project or the class in the first offense. If

the first offense result in project failure, a subsequence offense may lead to

automatic class failure.

Furthermore, plagiarism is grounds for disciplinary probation, suspension or

permanent expulsion from school. All learning institution take plagiarism as a

serious matter. They assume that the student may know how to avoid it. If the

student was suspect for plagiarizing, an investigation will be conduct to determine

whether the student violated the code to an extend requiring them to get

suspension or expulsion from school. Dismissal from school can result in

deportation and embarrassment to the student’s family. The most serious matter

is the student may also have their diplomas revoked even after they have

graduated.

 

In the nutshell, plagiarism can affect student’s academic performance such

as creative limitation, failure and disciplinary action. The consequences of

plagiarism are far reaching and no one is immune. So, every student should

avoid this attitude. Check your work before turn it in. I believe that our technology

is making it possible for us.