The Ethics of Academic Writing: Referencing and Avoiding Plagiar

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Multiple Choice

Question 1: Why is referencing important in academic writing?

• A. To make your paper longer.

• B. To acknowledge the original authors and their contributions.

• C. To make your work look more professional.

• D. To avoid criticism from your peers.

Multiple Choice

Question 2: Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

• A. Quoting a source with proper citation.

• B. Paraphrasing without crediting the original author.

• C. Summarizing and citing the source.

• D. Using your own previous work with permission.

Multiple Choice

Question 3: What is the main purpose of a citation style (e.g., APA, MLA)?

• A. To decorate the bibliography section.

• B. To increase the word count of your assignment.

• C. To ensure that sources are cited consistently and clearly.

• D. To make your writing more persuasive.

Multiple Choice

Question 4: Which technique helps avoid plagiarism?

• A. Copying and pasting text directly without modification.

• B. Rephrasing a passage without including a reference.

• C. Guessing the source’s publication date.

• D. Using quotation marks and citing the source.

Multiple Choice

Question 5: What is self-plagiarism?

• A. Reusing your own previous work without permission or citation.

• B. Citing your own work in a new paper.

• C. Paraphrasing your ideas in different papers.

• D. Publishing your work in multiple journals.