Understanding Plagiarism and Giving Credit: A Guide for 7th Graders

Open Ended

Why is it important to give credit when using someone else's information or ideas in your work?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes plagiarism?

• Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit

• Borrowing a book from the library

• Working together on a group project

• Taking notes from a textbook

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why plagiarism is a problem, according to the lesson?

• It is unfair to original creators

• It leads to academic consequences

• It limits your learning

• It improves your creativity

Open Ended

Explain the difference between acknowledgment and citation when giving credit for someone else's work.

Multiple Select

Which pieces of information are typically required when citing a source?

• Author's name

• Title of the work

• Publication information

• Page number only

Multiple Select

When is it appropriate to use direct quotes in your writing? Select all that apply.

• When the wording is powerful or memorable

• When you want to fill space in your paper

• When quoting an expert adds authority

• When analyzing specific words or phrases

Open Ended

Why is it important to paraphrase and use summaries when conducting research, and how do these practices help you avoid plagiarism?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip to avoid plagiarism according to the images?

• Take careful notes and include source information

• Use color-coding to differentiate types of information

• Submit your work without reviewing for proper citations

• Use citation tools to help format citations

Open Ended

In your own words, explain why it is important to give credit when using someone else's ideas or words in your work.