When submitting academic literature for review or publication, it must be an original reflection of your views and efforts. This does not mean that you cannot be inspired by other people’s research; it just means that you must give credit where credit is due. Plagiarism occurs when you offer someone else’s thoughts and ideas as your own without acknowledging their contribution. While you may not knowingly plagiarise someone else’s work, doing so is not only unethical, but also a major violation of institutional norms.