Definitions
- Describing an act of copying someone else's work and presenting it as one's own. - Referring to a piece of writing or work that has been copied from another source without proper attribution. - Talking about an academic or professional misconduct that can result in serious consequences.
- Referring to a reproduction of an original work or document. - Describing the act of duplicating something, such as a file or a document. - Talking about a printed version of a book or a document.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve reproducing or duplicating something.
- 2Both can refer to written or digital content.
- 3Both can be used in academic or professional settings.
- 4Both can have legal implications if not done properly.
- 5Both require some level of skill or effort to produce.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Plagiarizing involves presenting someone else's work as one's own, while copying can be done with or without permission.
- 2Attribution: Plagiarizing lacks proper attribution or credit to the original source, while copying can be done with proper attribution.
- 3Consequence: Plagiarizing can result in serious consequences, such as academic or legal penalties, while copying may not have any negative consequences if done with permission or proper attribution.
- 4Originality: Plagiarizing lacks originality and creativity, while copying can still involve creativity and originality in the process of reproduction.
- 5Scope: Plagiarizing is limited to written or creative works, while copying can refer to any type of reproduction or duplication.
Remember this!
Plagiarized and copy are both words that refer to the reproduction or duplication of something. However, the difference between them lies in their intention, attribution, consequence, originality, and scope. Plagiarizing involves presenting someone else's work as one's own without proper attribution, and can result in serious consequences. On the other hand, copying can be done with or without permission, and can still involve creativity and originality in the process of reproduction.
