What are some common excuses for plagiarizing?

The 3 Most Common Plagiarism Excuses I Hear

1. It Wasn’t Me. It was…
2. I Didn’t Know it Was Wrong. This excuse is a rather broad one that takes many shapes, but it boils down to the plagiarist alleging that they didn’t realize their action was improper.
3. It Was a Mistake.
4. Bottom Line.

What to do if you Plagiarised?

If you did plagiarize for one reason or another, say so. If your school is accusing you of plagiarism they likely have compelling evidence already. The best action you can take is not to try and disprove the evidence, but to work with your school to show why you deserve another chance.

What to say when you are caught plagiarizing?

Apologize to Those Misled: Apologizing to those who were lied to by the plagiarism. Take Blame for the Action: No attempt to divert blame or to say that the act of plagiarism was a mistake. Help in Clearing the Record: An offer to help fix the record and undo any damage.

What do you say when caught plagiarizing?

Using the Letter

1. Apologize to Those Copied: Apologizing to the people who had their work misused.
2. Apologize to Those Misled: Apologizing to those who were lied to by the plagiarism.
3. Take Blame for the Action: No attempt to divert blame or to say that the act of plagiarism was a mistake.

What might led the student to plagiarize?

Students may fear failure or fear taking risks in their own work. Students may have poor time-management skills or they may plan poorly for the time and effort required for research-based writing, and believe they have no choice but to plagiarize.

What is the most common excuse for plagiarism?

1. The Misunderstanding: This may be the number one excuse for plagiarism. After getting caught in the act, the individual replies “I didn’t think that I was doing anything wrong.” This most often occurs in an academic setting. It might be something as simple as omitting a citation.

Can editorial review eliminate all cases of plagiarism?

Cases of plagiarism come in two stripes, with one side of the spectrum representing the most egregious and malicious cases of plagiarism, and the other side representing more innocent and incidental cases. Thorough editorial review can eliminate most of the latter these instances, but even the best editor is fallible.

Why do people plagiarize?

People blame external factors on their wrongdoing, from not getting enough sleep the previous night to simply getting too much pressure from their bosses to produce on a deadline. This is the quintessential excuse because the plagiarist can project elsewhere – it was something else that caused them to plagiarize.