Plagiarism: Following the Rules Can Prevent Litigation

The challenge in these high-tech times is that virtually limitless information is available with a few keystrokes. Free and quick access to original content on the internet increases the risks of the old sin of plagiarism—a risky mistake with serious legal repercussions. Copy and paste an expert’s words or pass off someone else’s research and conclusions as your own and a writer risks scorn, job loss and legal liability—even jail time.

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