Flashcard on Citing and Plagiarism

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What must be included with quotes and paraphrased information from texts?

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Citation

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What is a 'source'?

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A person or a thing that gives information.

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What is a 'quotation mark' used for?

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To show what someone said or wrote word-for-word.

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What is 'common knowledge'?

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Something that most people know.

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What does 'integrity' refer to?

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The quality of being honest and moral.

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What is plagiarism?

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Using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit.

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Why is citing sources important?

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It gives credit to the original authors and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What is a bibliography?

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A list of sources used in a research project.

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What does 'paraphrasing' mean?

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Restating someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is original material, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.