Citing and Plagiarism Quiz

What are the consequences of plagiarism?

• Plagiarism is a common practice and is not taken seriously.

• Plagiarism only affects the person who plagiarized.

• Plagiarism has no consequences.

• Plagiarism can have serious consequences such as academic penalties, damage to reputation, legal issues, and loss of credibility.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can you avoid plagiarism?

• Change a few words in a sentence and claim it as your own.

• Copy and paste information without attribution.

• Use someone else's work without permission.

• Cite your sources and give credit to the original authors or creators.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is quoting?

• Creating original content without referencing others

• Using someone else's words or statements without permission

• Repeating or reproducing someone else's words or statements

• Paraphrasing someone else's words or statements

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is paraphrasing?

• Translating a text word for word into a different language.

• Copying and pasting a text without any changes.

• Restating a text or speech in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

• Summarizing a text by removing important details.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

• Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own without giving credit.

• Referencing multiple sources in your own work.

• Using someone else's ideas and giving them credit.

• Paraphrasing someone else's work and citing the source.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to cite your sources?

• To confuse readers and make your argument seem stronger.

• To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.

• To make your writing look more impressive.

• To take credit for someone else's work.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you want to use someone else's words in your work?

• Claim the words as your own.

• Use the words without citing the source.

• Paraphrase the words without giving credit.

• Cite and give credit to the original source.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you want to use someone else's ideas in your work?

• Give credit to the original author

• Change the wording slightly and present the ideas as your own

• Ignore the original author and claim the ideas as your own

• Plagiarize the ideas without giving credit

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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 proper way to cite a source?

• Including a bibliography

• Quoting the source without attribution

• Paraphrasing without giving credit

• Plagiarizing

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you are unsure whether something is considered plagiarism?

• Ignore your doubts and submit the work as is.

• Consult your instructor or refer to your institution's academic integrity policy.

• Ask a classmate for their opinion.

• Use an online plagiarism checker.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9