A master's student knows next to nothing about Maslow's theory related to hierarchy of needs but, on an advisor's recommendation, decides to use it as a theoretical framework for the student's thesis. The student goes to the library and accesses an old master's thesis that also uses the theory and copies three pages, word for word. This student uses the other student's reference to Maslow's work. What word best describes this master's student's actions?

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Copying another student's work word for word without proper citation is considered plagiarism, which is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them appropriate credit.

A Master's Student Knows Next to Nothing About Maslow's Theory