Plagiarism has been made easier with the growth of the Internet.
Plagiarism is a growing problem on both high school and college campuses. In academia, plagiarism is the use of someone else's words or ideas without giving due credit. The growth of the Internet provides students with a wide range of information, making it easier for them to plagiarize papers, projects and articles. Plagiarism is not tolerated at most schools and can have severe consequences for students.
Expulsion
Most high schools and colleges take plagiarism very seriously and will often expel students caught stealing ideas. At some schools, it will take a few offenses to be expelled, but many schools will expel students after just one offense. Students who are expelled from a college may find it difficult to find another school that will accept them. Expulsion from high school is usually recorded on a permanent record, and students may be forced to finish their education elsewhere.
Removal and Failure of the Course
Students caught plagiarizing can fail and be expelled from the course. In some cases, the student may just fail the assignment she plagiarized. In college, expulsion from a necessary course may make it difficult for a student to graduate. Failing a course can make it difficult for high school students to be accepted to a college or university.
Legal Action
Students who plagiarize can face serious legal action. The owner of the plagiarized work can sue the student for copyright infringement. Students can also be sued for slightly altering text and passing it off as their own. A lawsuit can be very expensive for the plagiarist and will follow the student around on a permanent record.
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