Writing and Academic Integrity Quiz (Elva)

You are guilty of plagiarism if you:

• Make use of the works of others to gather information.

• Use the work of another and misrepresent it as your own.

• Make use of the works of others to support your own arguments.

• Examine the ideas and arguments of others to help you shape your own thoughts or views on a particular issue.

Answer explanation

You are guilty of plagiarism if you:Make use of the works of others to gather information.Wrong. This is how much research is done. As long as you give an attribution when you take an idea or the exact words from the works you read, you are doing what you are supposed to be doing. In fact, by indicating that another scholar has come to a conclusion that supports your argument (or in some cases, a conclusion that you wish to argue against), you are making a rhetorical claim that strengthens your case. The correct answer is b) "Use the work of another and misrepresent it as your own." In that case, you are deliberately trying to suggest that the clever idea or wording was your own creation, which is a lie, and, of course, plagiarism.Use the work of another and misrepresent it as your own.Correct. This is plagiarism because you are deliberately trying to suggest that the clever idea or wording was your own creation, which is a lie, and, of course, plagiarism.Make use of the works of others to support your own arguments.Wrong. This is how much research is done. As long as you give an attribution when you take an idea or the exact words from the works you read, you are doing what you are supposed to be doing. In fact, by indicating that another scholar has come to a conclusion that supports your argument (or in some cases, a conclusion that you wish to argue against), you are making a rhetorical claim that strengthens your case. The correct answer is b) "Use the work of another and misrepresent it as your own." In that case, you are deliberately trying to suggest that the clever idea or wording was your own creation, which is a lie, and, of course, plagiarism.Examine the ideas and arguments of others to help you shape your own thoughts or views on a particular issue.Wrong. This is how much research is done. As long as you give an attribution when you take an idea or the exact words from the works you read, you are doing what you are supposed to be doing. In fact, by indicating that another scholar has come to a conclusion that supports your argument (or in some cases, a conclusion that you wish to argue against), you are making a rhetorical claim that strengthens your case. The correct answer is b) "Use the work of another and misrepresent it as your own." In that case, you are deliberately trying to suggest that the clever idea or wording was your own creation, which is a lie, and, of course, plagiarism.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Paraphrasing too closely to the original text, even if you do credit the source, is still considered as plagiarism because:

• By changing a few words or the order of the original words, you have changed the author's exact words.

• By not providing the exact words of the author in their entirety, you are attributing to the author some words that he/she did not write.

• You must never use the words of others when you are using their ideas.

• You have failed to indicate, by means of direct quotation marks, which are the exact words of the original.

Answer explanation

Paraphrasing too closely to the original text, even if you do credit the source, is still considered as plagiarism because:By changing a few words or the order of the original words, you have changed the author's exact words.Wrong. It is quite permissible, and in most cases preferable to put the author's own words into your own, as long as you do not misinterpret them or change their meaning. However, you didn't do enough changing if you only changed a few of the words and changed the order of the original. So you did plagiarize, but not for the reason above. When you are summarizing or paraphrasing you should be careful not to use the author's original words. Either put the whole thing into your own words or put quotations around those words that belong to the original author. Answer d) is correct. The rule is that whenever you use more than three consecutive words of an original text you must put them within quotation marks.By not providing the exact words of the author in their entirety, you are attributing to the author some words that he/she did not write.Wrong. It is quite permissible, and in most cases preferable to put the author's own words into your own, as long as you do not misinterpret them or change their meaning. If you change the meaning of the passage, it might not be plagiarism, but it is certainly academic misconduct. Answer d) is correct. The rule is that whenever you use more than three consecutive words of an original text you must put them within quotation marks.You must never use the words of others when you are using their ideas.Wrong. It is quite correct to use the words of others in the body of your essay - although it would not be a good essay if your paper consisted primarily of a large number of quotations from other sources - if those words are within quotation marks. So answer d) is correct. The rule is that whenever you use more than three consecutive words of an original text you must put them within quotation marks.You have failed to indicate, by means of direct quotation marks, which are the exact words of the original.Correct. The rule is that whenever you use more than three consecutive words of an original text you must put them within quotation marks. Failure to do so is plagiarism.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You are in a computer science course. The documentation for a new programming language is on the Web and the author has given permission to use the code. Do you cite the source or not?

• No, since the author has given permission to use the code, all you have to do is copy it

• Yes, you still need to cite the original source of the code.

Answer explanation

You are in a computer science course. The documentation for a new programming language is on the Web and the author has given permission to use the code. Do you cite the source or not?No, since the author has given permission to use the code, all you have to do is copy it.Wrong. The fact that the author has given permission for others to copy the code does not mean that you can use it without giving credit. If you were to do so, you would be implying that you, yourself were the author of the code and thus engaged in an act of deception. You must give the original creator of the code credit for the creation. Otherwise it is tantamount to stealing and an act of plagiarism. The correct answer is b).Yes, you still need to cite the original source of the code.Correct. The fact that the author has given permission for others to copy the code does not mean that you can use it without giving credit. If you were to do so, you would be implying that you, yourself were the author of the code and thus engaged in an act of deception. You must give the original creator of the code credit for the creation. Otherwise it is tantamount to stealing and an act of plagiarism..

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Evaluating your information sources and selecting good quality academic information can...

• ...help to improve your grades.

• ...give your work and arguments greater authority.

• ...help you avoid misinformation and fake news.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which aspect of a source suggests that it should NOT be used as part of academic research?

• The information has been peer-reviewed

• One-sided opinion statements are used

• The author is listed

• The information is current

• Citations are included

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

While searching for information on a project, how would you select which source to read in more detail?

• I would check who produced the source.

• I would check if it is relevant to my project then use it.

• I focus on only using books, because if they have been published they will be OK to use in my work.

• I would check if it is relevant, then who produce the source and the date that is was produced.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the difference between a scholarly article & a popular article?

• A scholarly article is written for a scholarly audience, while a popular article is typically written for the general public or a non-specialist audience.

• A scholarly article is one assigned by a course instructor, while a popular article is one recommended by your peers.

• No difference. They're the same thing.

• A scholarly article is at least 5000 words long, while a popular article is typically 140 characters or less.

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a common criterion for evaluating a source for inclusion in a course paper or bibliography?

• Currency

• Authority

• Perspective or bias

• Length

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Based solely on the domain name, which of the following websites is most likely to contain authoritative government information?

• Http://reputableinformation.edu

• Http://reputableinformation.com

• Http://reputableinformation.org

• Http://reputableinformation.net

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

 

If I am accused of plagiarism, I could face the following:

• A failing grade for the assignment

• A failing grade for the course

• Explusion from the University

• The destruction of my professional reputation

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9