Is Checking For Plagiarism Necessary ?
Well, I don’t have all of the answers to this particular question. I have heard it argued that once an idea is written down and placed in the public domain, the idea belongs to everyone. Knowledge does indeed belong to all of those that avail themselves of it, I agree. I would also say that using another’s thoughts and ideas means that you must show enough respect for their original thinking, to make certain that you reference them by name and subject. This seems the only proper way of showing another respect for their efforts.
Plagiarism checker is a new software program. It’s purpose is to review specific text that is entered in to it. This software will search data bases for exact and near exact matches in wording. If matches can be found, the assumption will be that the writer stole material in the form of ideas and/or the written word. Laws exist to protect original material and to prosecute those who steal it .
This increased access to limitless knowledge has made many people seek easier ways of doing their work and to seek easier ways of thinking on their own. It’s very sad. Sooner or later, those who plagiarise do get caught and the consequences can last a lifetime.