Plagiarism

The term plagiarism originates from the Latin word plagium, meaning kidnapping. In writing world it is the appropriation of one person's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions and presenting them as their own. Plagiarism dates back to the foundation of science communication as a discipline.

According to the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) strict definition, plagiarism is when six consecutive words are copied; 7 to 11 words are overlapping set of 30 letters.