Chapter 1 Vocabulary

What is plagiarism?

• the use of another's original words or ideas

• borrowing from a source without giving credit.

• All of these

• similar to forgery and violates copyright laws

You find a paper online that answers your assignment instructions exactly and submit it as your work. Is this considered as plagiarism?

• Yes

• No

Plagiarism is wrong because it deprives someone else of due credit for their work.

• True

• False

You DO NOT need to cite sources when you use someone else's charts, drawings, or photographs.

• True

• False

If someone said something in a lecture or on TV, I don’t have to cite it because it is not written.

• True

• False

Facts, statistics or research that supports the claim.

• Counterclaim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Proof

conclusion

• evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain reasoning, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself

• a decision derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence

• quote as evidence

• stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation

An artifact is a...

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

An journal is an example of a...

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

An textbook is an example of a...

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source