**---Achievement 3---** Hi everyone,👋 Myself @miansubhanafzal applying for Achievement 3 "Content Etiquette". Through this achievement, I have come to know things about plagiarism like; What is plagiarism? whether it is a text💬, an image📷, or a video📽️. Types, disadvantages, and how it can be controlled? Today I will share the knowledge and information about plagiarism. Plagiarism is going to be a serious problem in the upcoming days. Some people do it unintentionally, while others do it intending to steal their work and get credit. ![Untitledhghjghjgfhvfhgfgfhjn.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXaEdTj9M536evu2fBeWYfXFDZsuhuUK8i4A6cd22AhZG/Untitledhghjghjgfhvfhgfgfhjn.jpg) **What is Plagiarism?** Plagiarism involves using someone else's ideas, words, or words without giving them credit or not providing the source of that particular thing through citations (citations refer to giving a source or reference of that original content). As Harris Copper said; > "Plagiarism involves the copying of text into a new work without crediting it to the original source." [Apa Style Blog](https://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/plagiarism/) Various types of plagiarism exist, some of them are in following: 1. Direct Plagiarism: This means directly copying and using text from someone else without giving a source or credit to that particular person. For Example; Copying a paragraph from a website and using it in a personal school essay or in any other form without giving credit to the source. 2. Accidental Plagiarism (Unintentional plagiarism): this type of plagiarism occurs out of ignorance. For Example; Using someone's work without giving its source or reference, thinking that it is acceptable or legal. 3. Modified Plagiarism: This means when someone edits or modifies someone's work while retaining a part of the original work to make it look new without citing or giving credit to the original work. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme6oAKJr8qf3f4sBtm9yUAFUNHppYffagJjxm3fLQqcQ5/image.png) [PIXABAY](https://pixabay.com/photos/museum-art-wall-painting-6039288/) **Disadvantages** Plagiarism is not only morally wrong and unethical, but it also amounts to stealing and defaming the original author or their work. Engaging in such activities can lead to serious consequences, such as legal action, which may result in imprisonment or a heavy fine💰. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQLfCrMMm9HFvNpixmUcb39wAg5LvJhytJ7NiLhsUJv49/image.png) [PIXABAY](https://pixabay.com/vectors/prisoner-prison-jail-criminal-6930395/) **How can Plagiarism be Controlled?** Plagiarism can be avoided in various ways which are in the following; * Give proper reference or credit to the source and author respectively called Citations. This shows respect for their work and helps avoid plagiarism. For Example; > "What a good thing Adam had. When he said a good thing, he knew nobody had said it before." [Ranker](https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-and-famous-plagiarism-quotes/reference) * Being original make your own work, make your own content and ideas. * Use particular kinds of tools or extensions that can detect plagiarism. **How to Cite a Text?** You can easily cite a text by following the markdown format given below : > add space and the "text you want to cite" [source name](source link) This will appear as > "Text you want to cite." Source ![WHJEKqweAGKR.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZJ6Z7qL4KKMV9Pmjc6PpMwZHgFsmKKDW3HoPAo1RfCyr/WHJEKqweAGKR.jpg) 👉 Don't be afraid to use your own life experiences and insights in your work. This will make it original and authentic, especially if you're a scholar or a creative. Your unique perspective can help you create content that is both creative and credible. So, go ahead and draw upon your own experiences and insights to create work that resonates with authenticity and depth. 😉 **"I have read and understood the Steemit Etiquette on Steemit Community and will do my best to embrace them"** Achievement 1 link https://steemit.com/hive-172186/@miansubhanafzal/my-achievement-1-introduction-on-steemit