Is Plagiarism a crime?
Wikipedia defines Plagiarism as the "wrongful appropriation" and "purloining and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions," and the representation of them as one's own original work The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules. The modern concept of plagiarism as immoral and originality as an ideal emerged in Europe only in the 18th century, particularly with the Romantic movement.
Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics. It is subject to sanctions like expulsion.
Plagiarism is not a crime per se but in academia and industry it is a serious ethical offense and cases of plagiarism can constitute copyright infringement.
Recent incident of Plagiarism involving a Filipino
The article also said the photo was taken in 2012 after the boy’s house “was badly damaged by Typhoon Lawin.”
Solis won $1,000 and a round-trip ticket to Brazil and Chile with accommodations for the photo.
News via abs-cbnnews.com, Image via Gregory John Smith Facebook
The real owner of the winning entry
Gregory John Smith posted on his Facebook that the photo was his.- WOW! There is really no limit to people's abuse of others in this world. This is one of my photographs that just won first prize in a contest that I never entered.
Well, I could certainly make good use of that prize money and the travel prize too, as I plan a trip to the Phipippines at the beginning of next year with two of my Jovens Guerreiros - Young Warriors Brazil to visit Young warriors programme in the Philippines. I wonder what their Jury will say now?
- WOW! Não há realmente nenhum limite do abuso das pessoas neste mundo. Esta é uma das minhas fotografias que acabou de ganhar o primeiro prêmio em um concurso que nunca entrei.
Bem, eu certamente poderia fazer bom uso desse prêmio, também o prêmio de viagem, como tenho planejado uma viagem para os Phipippines no início do próximo ano, com dois dos meus Jovens Guerreiros do Brasil, para visitar o programa Jovens Guerreiros no Filipinas. Gostaria de saber o que o Júri vai dizer agora?
Photographer: Mark Joseph Tajo Solis
1. Uses or Benefits of Water and Related Resources
Keywords: Seaweed Farming
Location: Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Image via ABS-CBNnews.com
Highlights of the Photo Contest via ICIMOD Digital Photos
Cash prizes of USD 1,000, 800, and 600 for the top 3 photos along with certificates
3 'people's choice' prizes: USD 200 for the most 'liked' photo in each category along with a certificate
27 Honorable Mentions along with certificates
View Gregory John Smith Facebook. Letter of apology from Mark Solis.
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