autoplagiarism
Autoplagiarism, also known as self-plagiarism, is the act of reusing one's own previous work or ideas without proper attribution. This can include published material, unpublished manuscripts, or even significant portions of coursework. Unlike traditional plagiarism, which involves stealing another person's work, autoplagiarism raises ethical questions about originality and academic integrity.
The concept of autoplagiarism is particularly relevant in academic and professional writing. Universities and publishers often
There are varying degrees of autoplagiarism. Submitting an entire paper for a new course that was previously
In some fields, it is common and accepted to draw upon one's own prior research or publications.