One way of committing plagiarism is paraphrasing the ideas from a source without changing enough the structure of the paragraph or sentences. Although the original source is cited, if the indirect quotation does not express the same ideas in a quite different way, it is considered plagiarism. The following is an example of this kind of plagiarism taken from the "Academic Integrity at Princeton" article: Plagiarized version: Almost all of Shakespeare’s Hamlet can be understood as a play about acting and the theater. For example, in Act 1, Hamlet pretends to be insane in order to make sure his enemies do not discover his mission to revenge his father’s murder. The theme is even more obvious when Hamlet compares the pictures of his mother’s two …show more content…
"Also, if you follow the words of a source too closely, and do not use quotation marks, it can be considered plagiarism even if you cite the source." (FAQ, n.d.). The following is an example of this kind of plagiarism taken from the Indiana University School of Education website: Plagiarized version: In examining technology, we have to remember that computers are not the first technology people have had to deal with. The first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language. Original source: In the broadest sense, the first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language. Mime, gestures, grunts, and drawing of figures in the sand with a stick were methods used to communicate -- yes, even to educate. (How to Recognize Plagiarism, …show more content…
In a professional context, committing plagiarism can also have unfortunate consequences. For example, in the case of a journalist, writer, or researcher, their credibility and reputation can be seriously damaged. They can also get fired and be legally prosecuted, facing fines or even