Why we cite our sources.

Plagiarism is a very big no no, it can result in getting fired, let go from your schooling, or even worse a lawsuit. Morally it's just not right either. I know myself I wouldn't be able to live with that type of guilt to take credit for someones work. It's important to cite our information that has been received, so we know who was stating that information and if it's something that can be relied on as facts. Knowing the author and giving that person credit will help know if that is good information to be relaying on as being truthful or having meaning behind the words. It's a crime to plagiarize, so I feel it should be more on the common sense side. People should already know and understand why it's not okay to take credit for something that's not yours. Just like when we are kids, we are taught to share and taught that not everything is ours. Same rules apply in the adult world, not everything is yours. The only difference would be, as an adult we have learned to give credit to others, that is why we cite our information. APA format is important to know, truly helps a person to understand how to correctly cite any references.  All I have to say is follow the rules and life will be somewhat easier. Going to school is hard and plagiarizing isn't the way to go to help school be easier. Doing your work and getting it done on time and mainly understanding what has to be done, will help.