M1_W3_Citations and Paraphrasing

What is plagiarism?

• Making up facts in your writing
• Using someone else's work without giving them credit
• Using poor grammar and spelling
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism??

• Paraphrasing a source without citing it
• Using a direct quote without quotation marks
• Summarizing a source without citing it
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is paraphrasing?

• A technique for quoting directly from a source without using quotation marks
• A way of summarizing a text by selecting the most important points
• A method of using different words to express the same ideas
• A process of evaluating the credibility of a source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When should you paraphrase a source?

• When you want to use the exact words of the original author
• When you want to summarize the main point of a source
• When you want to give your own opinion on a topic
• When you want to avoid citing your sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When paraphrasing in academic writing, it is important to:?

• Change the sentence structure and word choice without altering the original meaning and cite the source
• Use direct quotes from the original source as much as possible
• Summarize the original text instead of rephrasing it
• Avoid citing the original source even when paraphrasing

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of effective paraphrasing?

• Understanding the original text thoroughly
• Expressing the original meaning in your own words
• Using synonyms and antonyms to rephrase words and phrases
• Adding your own personal opinions and biases to the paraphrased text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

It is always okay to copy and paste text from a source without citing it if you change a few words.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In-text citations are only necessary when you are quoting a source directly.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is the most common format for an in-text citation?

• Author's full name, year of publication, title of source
• Page number of the source
• Author's last name, year of publication
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a reason for using in-text citations?

• To give credit to the original author
• To avoid plagiarism
• To provide readers with a way to find the original source
• To show off your knowledge of sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9