Plagiarismin

Plagiarismin is the act of presenting another person’s work, ideas, or expressions as one’s own without proper attribution. While the word is widely used in Scandinavian languages to denote plagiarism, its meaning aligns with the broader concept of copying or misattributing credit in academic, journalistic, artistic, and professional contexts. Plagiarismin covers providing verbatim text without quotation or citation, paraphrasing someone else’s ideas without acknowledgment, and incorporating others’ ideas or structure without credit. It can also include self-plagiarism, where an author reuses their own previously published material without disclosure, and mosaic or patchwriting, which blends elements from multiple sources to simulate originality.

Detection and consequences: plagiarism is typically identified through peer review, institutional review, or plagiarism-detection software. Consequences range from formal reprimands and grade penalties to job disciplinary actions or reputational damage; in some cases, legal liability may apply if copyright is infringed or if fraudulent claims are involved.

Prevention and response: institutions emphasize understanding citation standards and source attribution. Good practice includes quoting with exact wording and proper citation, clearly distinguishing own analysis from sourced material, and maintaining comprehensive notes on sources. Teaching and writing supports, such as citation guides and writing centers, aim to reduce plagiarismin.