Plagiarism is the act of using or passing off the ideas or writings of another as one's own. There are many different types of plagiarism, not just one. To plagiarize one's own ideas is dishonest and has many consequences that come with it. Although many people say they did not plagiarize, it's not hard to realize when someone has. Other than plagiarizing one's work, there are other ways to write an essay. Plagiarism isn't something that is taken lightly, and is often considering lying and/or cheating. "Plagiarism is the academic and literary equivalent of robbery, taking somebody else's property. …
