Presenting the work of others as one's own will cause the researcher(s) to at the very least lose credibility. This is referred to as:

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Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own. It is considered unethical and can result in consequences such as loss of credibility and academic penalties. Copyright refers to the legal ownership of creative works, while a misdemeanor is a minor criminal offense. "Kidnapping paper thoughts" and "editing" are not relevant to the topic of presenting others' work as one's own.

Presenting the Work of Others as One's Own Will Cause