plagiaattia
Plagiaattia (Finnish for plagiarism) is the act of presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or expressions as one’s own without proper attribution. It can occur in any medium, including writing, software, music, and data, and it is a concern in academic, journalistic, and professional settings. Etymology traces to Latin plagarius via French plagier, historically meaning to steal or kidnap someone’s property, and has come to denote intellectual theft.
Forms include verbatim copying without quotation or citation, close paraphrasing that reproduces distinctive ideas without adequate
Detection often relies on plagiarism-detection software, editorial checks, and peer review. Consequences range from academic penalties
Prevention emphasizes careful note-taking, proper citation, quotation marks for direct copying, and thoughtful paraphrase with attribution.