Which of these would you NOT need to cite as a source?

• Exact words from a newspaper article

• A photograph from a museum website

• A list you wrote of advice for new 6th graders

• A summary of a scene from a novel you read

You only need to cite a source if you are writing a paper (not an online or in-class presentation).

• True

• False

You need to cite information you find in a Google search.

• True

• False

If I use this information in a project, which of the following would I need to cite a source for?

• George Washington was the first President of the United States.

• The World Cup is much more exciting than the Super Bowl.

• A research study shows that teenagers need at least nine hours of sleep every night.

Having a friend, parent, or teacher help with homework is plagiarism.

• True. You must do all work yourself.

• False. However, all final work turned in should be in your own words.

Information on the internet is free for everyone to use, as long as you don't sell it.

• True

• False

I found the information on Google and paraphrased it, so I don't need to include a citation.

• True

• False

If I use quotation marks, it's not plagiarism, even if it's all I turn in.

• True

• False

How can you avoid plagiarism while using an online source? (choose all correct answers--may be more than one)

• Write a citation in the correct format

• Make sure to paraphrase information

• Use quotation marks for exact words

• Always include your opinion of the information

My friend and I are working together, so it's ok if our sentences are exactly the same.

• True

• False