PLagiarism, the Ultimate sin

“PLAGIARISM!?!? YOU WILL BE CONDEMNED FOR LIFE!!” Plagiarism is the ultimate sin and the most disgraceful action that can possibly be done in the eyes of Literature. But what is “plagiarism”? Plagiarism can vary from definition but to simply put it into words, it is the act of taking someone’s work or idea and labeling it as your own. But who can sincerely say that they have never taken something that has not belonged to them and claimed it as their own? This can range from simply copying a friend’s homework, to using a quote from a distinguished author and not citing it as his or her’s. Plagiarism is dealt with in the everyday lives of all kinds of people, from an elementary school student, to a college professor. Plagiarism is undeniably a dilemma that everyone has to face in their lifetime, whether it is at any age, time, or place.
Plagiarism is considered the thievery of words. It is the act of using quotes, facts, opinions, theories, ideas, graphs, and alm...