Plagiarism

The numerous articles I've read on plagiarism throughout my classes have emphasized one main point, plagiarism is not taken seriously. Not only are the orginal writers of the work being ripped off, but students are also cheating themselves of valuable opportunities to enhance their creative thinking/writing skills. Plagiarism is absolutely a form of theft. Just because it is not physically stolen from another makes it appear more acceptable which is not the case. And until a proper consequence is discovered for adults who plagiarize in the real world we will continue to see it.