Answer to Question #323780 in English for Karabo❤️

Question

When a student copies and pastes answers without referencing the sources, what is this kind of action called? Is it ethical, please elaborate.

Answer 1

plagiarism

Plagiarism is unethical for two reasons: Firstly, it is unethical because it is a form of theft. By taking the ideas and words of others and pretending they are your own, you are stealing someone else's intellectual property. Secondly, it is unethical because the plagiariser subsequently benefits from this theft.