Answer to Question #322558 in Sociology for Liza

Question

Why plagiarism is unethical?

Answer 1

Plagiarism is unethical for three reasons:

• Firstly, it is unethical because it is a form of theft. By taking the ideas and words of others and pretending they are your own, you are stealing someone else’s intellectual property.
• Secondly, it is unethical because the plagiariser subsequently benefits from this theft.
• Thirdly, a degree is evidence of its holder’s abilities and knowledge. If a student gains employment on the basis of a qualification they have not earned, they may be a risk to others.