Plagiarism is the use of another’s work, words, or ideas without attribution. The word “plagiarism” comes from the Latin word for “kidnapper” and is considered a form of theft, a breach of honesty in the academic community.
Oxford University Press. (n.d.). Plagiarism, n., 1. In Oxford English dictionary. Retrieved December 10, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/2684628460
The Library has included some resources below to help you learn more about plagiarism and how to avoid it in your work.
One of the first steps to avoid plagiarism is to learn about Lehman's Academic Integrity Policies and to read about the CUNY-wide Academic Integrity Policy.