This document defines plagiarism and discusses its consequences. Plagiarism is defined as passing off another's work as one's own without crediting the source. The document outlines both intentional and unintentional plagiarism. It also discusses common knowledge, paraphrasing, and provides examples. Consequences of plagiarism include penalties from instructors like failing grades or disciplinary action. Research tips are provided to avoid plagiarism like knowing citation styles and giving proper credit.