You know that a classmate plagiarized her paper. What should your reaction be?
A) You should address this with your classmate or professor
B) You should ignore the issue because it is none of your business
C) You should report this incident to the college Vice President of Academic Affairs
D) Avoid this person and pretend you didn't know about it

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Plagiarism is a serious academic offense and it is important to address it. Not addressing it would enable the behavior to continue, which would affect the integrity of the academic institution. It is important to discuss the situation with your classmate or professor, in a respectful manner, to ensure that they understand the seriousness and consequences of this offense. Reporting the incident to the college Vice President of Academic Affairs may be an extreme measure and should only be done when other attempts to resolve the issue have failed. Ignoring the issue or avoiding the person is not appropriate and may also negatively impact your own academic integrity.

You Know That a Classmate Plagiarized Her Paper