Discussions about plagiarism are inevitably tied up in discussions about ethics. The overt use of other people’s work is nothing more than stealing. It is literary theft, and just like any form of theft, it is illegal. It deceives others by passing content off as your own. So, what are the ethics of plagiarism? Plagiarism…
Month: May 2019
The Evolution of Technology and Plagiarism: Analysing the Last 20 Years
Technology and Plagiarism has changed due to the rise of the Digital Age in the last twenty years. The Rise of the Internet Just two decades ago (yes, two!) the Internet was a relatively new phenomenon. Students in the 1990s, who used the Internet to conduct research, were seen as progressive. They would have of…
Top Tips for Writers to Avoid Plagiarism
Every writer needs help from time to time – even on how to avoid plagiarism. Stephen King, has an editor and his own team of draft readers ready to critique. Most novelists do, and these are professional writers. If you feel that you need help with your writing, you should not feel that this is…
Is ‘Game of Thrones’ Plagiarised? The Response of George R.R. Martin
The phenomenon of plagiarism is not something that just affects the academic world. Plagiarism is also something that is sometimes an issue in popular culture. George R.R. Martin’s globally renowned novel and TV series Game of Thrones has recently been accused of stealing other people’s ideas. However, in response to these accusations, Martin stated on…
The Banning of Essay Mills and the Role of Plagiarism Checkers
There is some controversy at present in respect to online essay mills, and how they are helping students to cheat. A recent petition calls for a ban of the advertising of such services in the UK. Almost 6,000 people signed such petition. This though is still not enough to warrant a discussion on this in…