Hebron Academy uses MLA as its guide. In the library there are manuals and example sheets. For example, a student who copies from reference books has committed plagiarism. A work need not be identical to the original to be a plagiarism. But it must be so similar that it has obviously been copied.
Plagiarism is regarded as unethical.
The copyright laws of many nations make plagiarism and other unauthorized copying a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment. In addition, the creator of a copyrighted work may sue anyone who plagiarizes it. Educational institutions prohibit plagiarism, and a student who plagiarizes will be subject to disciplinary penalties. Full text magazine, newspapers and wireservice articles. Includes a web search engine.