In academic writing, what is 'plagiarism' and why is it considered a severe professional and ethical violation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Presenting the words or intellectual work of another person as one's own without citation
- Step 1: Plagiarism is academic theft that misrepresents another author's intellectual property as original work. Step 2. It breaches academic integrity, copyright laws, and professional ethical standards. Answer: Presenting the words or intellectual work of another person as one's own without citation. Why not the others: Purchasing books, quoting with citations, and translating with permission are lawful practices.
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