Academic Integrity Scenarios Flashcard

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What is academic integrity?

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Academic integrity refers to the ethical code and moral principles that govern academic conduct, emphasizing honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility in scholarly work.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else's ideas, words, or work and presenting them as your own without proper attribution.

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What must you do when you paraphrase information?

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When you paraphrase information, you must cite the source to give credit to the original author.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting involves using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing the original text in your own words.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, providing details about the author, title, publication, and date, allowing others to locate the original work.

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What is the purpose of citing sources?

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Citing sources serves to give credit to original authors, avoid plagiarism, and provide readers with the information needed to find the original work.

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What is considered a violation of academic integrity?

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A violation of academic integrity includes actions like plagiarism, cheating, and falsifying data or information.

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What is the role of a bibliography?

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A bibliography is a list of sources used in a work, providing full details for each source to allow readers to locate them.

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What does it mean to summarize information?

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Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a source into a brief overview, using your own words.

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What is the significance of using MLA format for citations?

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MLA format provides a standardized way to cite sources, ensuring clarity and consistency in academic writing.