Avoiding Plagiarism

Which of the following is the best definition for plagiarism?
1. Plagiarism is the act of passing off another's work or product as your own.
2. Plagiarism is the careful and correct documentation of research in your essay.
3. Plagiarism is the intentional act of cheating on a test in the testing center.
4. Plagiarism is the act of spreading diseases (such as the plague) through improper hand washing.
Which of the following is NOT a form of plagiarism?
1. Claiming that any portion of another person's writing or ideas is your own work.
2. Summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting from sources without accurately citing information.
3. Using information from a source in a way that is inconsistent with the original author's intentions.
4. Using common knowledge information in your paper without documenting your source.
Some benefits of citing sources include:
1. Maintaining credibility as an author.
2. Helping your reader locate your research materials to continue the research process.
3. Feeling pride and ownership of your work.
4. All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT a typically accepted format for documenting academic papers?
1. MLA
2. APA
3. Turabian
4. Arabian
Which of the following is NOT a situation that requires documentation?
1. When using common knowledge facts.
2. When summarizing.
3. When paraphrasing.
4. When quoting.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
1. Paraphrasing is using the exact same words as the original author.
2. Paraphrasing is restating the original author's ideas using your own words.
3. Paraphrasing is briefly stating the original author's main ideas.
4. Paraphrasing is an extreme sport where you sail over the water attached to a large parachute.
A summary differs from a paraphrase in that it:
1. Does not need to be cited.
2. Is shorter than a paraphrase and focuses on the original author's main points.
3. Is not allowed in academic writing.
4. Has more information than what is found in the original text.
A direct quote consists of:
1. The specific words and sentences used by a source.
2. Information you read in your material.
3. Information you hear directly from a source.
4. A sentence directed explicitly at the reader of your paper.
Plagiarism can either be intentional or unintentional.
1. True
2. False
Buying a paper on the internet means that it is mine; therefore, using it is not plagiarism.
1. True
2. False
Information and quotations taken from television and radio reports do not need to be cited.
1. True
2. False
If I don't know how to cite a source, I can make up my own format as long as I remain consistent in my paper.
1. True
2. False
I must cite information and quotations taken directly from a class lecture.
1. True
2. False
As long as I have documentation, I can use the exact words of another author without using quotation marks.
1. True
2. False
The sentence--George Washington was the first president of the United States--is an example of:
1. Common Knowledge
2. Paraphrasing
3. Summarizing
4. Direct Quotation

Avoiding Plagiarism

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