Plagiarism is essentially stealing the words, ideas, or creative works of someone else. Plagiarism is not limited to students; many famous artists, journalists, and performers, were either accused or found to have submitted work/ideas that were not their own. View this website https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2004/12/nytimes200412 to read how New York Times journalist, Jayson Blair, plagiarized materials in his articles. Do you think Mr. Blair's reputation can be restored? Can a future employer ever trust him? How would you feel if someone took credit for your ideas or work? How can students avoid plagiarism?

Plagiarism is essentially stealing the words, ideas, or creative works of someone else. Plagiarism is not limited to students; many famous artists, journalists, and performers, were either accused or found to have submitted work/ideas that were not their own. View this website https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2004/12/nytimes200412 to read how New York Times journalist, Jayson Blair, plagiarized materials in his articles. Do you think Mr. Blair's reputation can be restored? Can a future employer ever trust him? How would you feel if someone took credit for your ideas or work? How can students avoid plagiarism?