Plagiarism and Copyrighting

Plagiarism is copying other peoples written or spoken words and using them as your own. It is important to give credit to those who originally wrote or spoke the words you are using in order to avoid plagiarism. On the website http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/02/ intentionally and unintentional plagiarizing was discussed. I believe that it is easy to unintentionally plagiarise someone else but it is important to avoid it. It is very important when writing a summary to compare what you have written against your source. I feel that it is best to use my own words and thought when possible and if I have to quote someone , I make sure I quote them or site them as a reference.

Copyright laws have been established to protect peoples written work. Under copyright laws we have to get permission to use their original work. It is up to the author to authorize others to use of their work whatever form it may be, music, books, articles etc. Plagiarism and copyright go hand in had in a way, no one should use someone elses words with out either giving credit or getting permission. I think that many people don't see that it hurts to copy something but if you are writing a report or doing research it is important to have credibility. By giving credit it gives you credibility by showing your sources. Violating copyright laws can be very serious and costly if someone tries pass someones elses work as their own.