"Plagiarism is necessary. Progress demands it."?
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Plagerism is not progress.  How can progress demand it.  Plagerism is no more than re-hashing an old arguement.  Plagerism is no more than theft of the brainwork of another.  That is not necessary for progress.  New, progressive thinking is what is necessary for progress.  Plagerism is necessary only for laziness.
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It doesn't cause it. It does however encourage it. People are more likely to "cut corners" when they are short on time. This includes plagiarism. If you have one day left to write a 10 page paper for class, you would be more likely than other students to copy rather than write it yourself, etc.
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Yup. Because in the integrated definition of the afore mentioned appropriation that you collaborated and presented, the integral section of the multi-answerable response would be internationally and irreputably inconsistent with the immesaureable antecedent to the original propositional theoretical deliberation you asked us to focus on!!!!!
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'To steal an idea or concept from one single source is plagiarism. To steal the same from ten different sources, and blend them into your own version is RESEARCH !
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Talk about the US culture? What about it? Your question is too vague. Sorry.\n\nTo DemoDicky ~ unless you site the work (which is not your own) and name your sources, you are committing what is known as plagiarism. The true author of the answer you listed is below. \nIf the link is followed,(to wikipedia) you will see even that article sites it's sources. I, personally, have little use for those who take credit for the hard work of others.
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WRONG!!!!!!!\nYou must continue to cite it properly at the very least once per paragraph, and in he reference list.\nDon't risk plagiarism
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Borrow... hmm, you mean plagiarize?
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It sounds like you are asking for someone else's work to represent as your own.  Plagerism is one of the worst sins in academia and if you are discoverd it can force a failure grade and sometimes dismissal from the school
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I agree with Dinner Time; the thesis must be your own.  I am currently teaching thesis statements to my classes and I've been very frank that a "borrowed" thesis statement will result in a grade of zero.  You are plagiarizing if you use someone else's work without acknowledgment.  Further, trust your own thoughts; I'm sure you have something important to say on the subject.  Good luck.
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Even if you change the wording--it is still PLAGIARISM, which is why you can not do it.  You need to read several resources, analyze the material,and then put it in your own words, but you still need to document your sources.\n\nDo not think you can copy something and get away with it, because eventually you will get caught with serious consequences.  It is better to be extra cautious than sorry when it comes to writing papers.\n\nI chair a scholarship committee and students think they can cheat by copying from the Internet.  We compare papers, and it is so obvious.  Changing a few sentences does not hide the fact it was copied. Unfortunately, those students miss out on being awarded scholarships.
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u need to cite it if it was a source, your taking someone else's, so yes, it would still be plagiarism
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I can certainly see why you would be discouraged.  Students who disregard the necessity of academic honesty poison the environment for others.  Speaking as a professor, I would want to be told.  I would regard your report as a good example of academic honesty, and I would do my best to discourage further plagiarism on the part of all students.\n\nHowever, it is quite possible that the professor already knows! (We've gotten quite good at detecting these things.) But that should not discourage you from informing the professor. \n\nBest wishes, and keep your integrity.  It pays off in the long run.
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Yes. Try www.plagiarism.com
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I'd say try a Limewire search for documents with the subject of the report you're looking for.  While reports written by other people don't fall under copyright violation, they do count as academic dishonesty if you try to pass it off as your own work.
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it's all about the citation. You have to give full and complete credit to the original work. If all you do is copy the text of the original work you have done NOTHING to improve or expand on it. What's the point? But if you can relate several different pieces to each other, then you have created new relationships, and hence added to the value of the information (assuming you cite your work).
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not quite "to make obsolete" but may fit the bill when talking about being an antonym for "necessitate"...preclude? obviate?
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I am now finishing with my name as my own work.\ncut and paste should be kept to a minimum, preferably only when it's a technical term or reply, and definitely not pages upon pages from the Bible.\nMaster.