How could committing this offense affect your professional life? What do you think are some of the main reasons why students plagiarize? What types of penalties do you think are appropriate for intentional and unintentional plagiarism?
The consequences of plagiarism can be personal, professional, ethical, and legal. With plagiarism detection software so readily available and in use, plagiarists are being caught at an alarming rate.
Plagiarism can damage your reputation and the reputation of the company you work for. If you get caught copying someone else's work, your boss may suspend your pay, and in some cases, have to let you go.
