It's dishonest to copy another's work.
Marlene is in English class when her teacher assigns them to write a paper.
Marlene wants to turn in a good paper.
Marlene works hard and does the best work she can on her paper.
Marlene copies the work from the smartest kid in the class.
Marlene gets a B on her paper for the effort she put forth.
Marlene gets an F for her work because it was not her original work.