Information Literacy (Plagiarism)
In chapter 3 , Plagiarism is one part of the module and that is the topic that I will going to focus on for us to be aware on copying information from different sources with the owners right to be recognize as well. Plagiarism is the "wrongful appropriation" and "stealing and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions" and the representation of them as one's own original work. The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules. The modern concept of plagiarism as immoral and originality as an ideal emerged in Europe only in the 18th century, particularly with the Romantic movement . Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics . It is subject to sanctions like penalties, suspension, and even expulsion . Recently, cases of 'extreme plagiarism' have been identified in academia. One form of academic plagiarism involves appropriating a published article and modifying it slightly to avoid suspicion. According to Bela Gipp academic plagiarism encompasses: "The use of ideas, concepts, words, or structures without appropriately acknowledging the source to benefit in a setting where originality is expected." Plagiarism is not in itself a crime, but can constitute copyright infringement . In academia and industry, it is a serious ethical offense.Plagiarism and copyright infringement overlap to a considerable extent, but they are not equivalent concepts, and many types of plagiarism do not constitute copyright infringement, which is defined by copyright law and may be adjudicated by courts. Plagiarism is not defined or punished by law, but rather by institutions (including professional associations, educational institutions, and commercial entities, such as publishing companies).
