<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I have a paper to write for class and its getting really close to due date - is it okay to copy someone else's prior work and turn in as my own if I change it up some?
<|assistant|>
No, it is not okay to copy someone else's prior work and turn it in as your own. This is considered plagiarism and it is an ethical violation, as well as a violation of academic integrity. You should take the time to write your paper yourself with proper citations and references. You can refer to other people's prior work as a source of inspiration, but the work you turn in should be your own with all ideas presented in your own words.