Article on Plagiarism:
1. If I was convicted of plagiarism I would obviously feel bad about it, if I had actually done it, and would probably learn from the experience because it is illegal, so I wouldn't have the right to be mad if I had actually plagiarized anything.  However, if I was convicted of plagiarism and I had not done it I would have been very upset and angry.  They were making such a big deal about it and it is illegal so even if I had not and then been convicted of it I would be extremely angry because that can now prevent them from getting jobs in the future and some of them may have not done that.  It will affect their lives forever because no one wants to hirer a cheater.
2. My parents would probably talk to me about it and tell me how wrong it was, but first they would ask me whether or not I had actually done it and if I said no because I really hadn't done it then they would believe me. However, if I had done it then they would be a little upset with me cheating and tell me not to do it again.
3. If I had plagiarized then I would not deserve a passing grade because it would not have been my work.
4. Not more than it already has.  I've always thought plagiarism was a bad idea because not only are you cheating, you will get caught for it and it could potentially limit opportunities in the future.
5. Don't plagiarize because it is cheating and its illegal.  It is wrong.