Avoiding Plagiarism at GCU!

Based on the video, what is the first step to avoid plagiarism?

• Submitting work to LopesWrite

• Locating and using scholarly research

• Citing all sources in APA format

• Paraphrasing research correctly

What type of research is commonly required for academic work?

• Peer-reviewed research (journal articles)

• Online blogs

• Personal opinions

• Social media content

Where can you find scholarly research for your assignments?

• GCU Library

• Social media

• Personal blogs

• Wikipedia

Based on the video what does 'current' mean in the context of research for sciences and business courses?

• Last 2 years

• Last 5 years

• Last 10 years

• Last 20 years

What is paraphrasing?

• Using the exact words with quotation marks

• Restating the original work in your own words

• Copying text directly

• Listing references without in-text citations

What must you do even after paraphrasing work?

• In-text cite and reference

• Ignore citing since it's in your own words

• Post on social media

• Submit directly to the instructor

Which edition of the APA guidelines should you follow?

• APA 5th ed.

• APA 8th ed.

• APA 6th ed.

• APA 7th ed.

What is crucial to include when listing your references?

• Your name

• The publication date only

• DOI or permalink

• The author's home address

What should you do before the final submission of your assignment?

• Send your work to LopesWrite

• Send it to a friend for review

• Post it on a forum for feedback

• Publish it online

What are the main purposes of the LopesWrite Report?

• To share your work with classmates

• To grade the assignment

• To ensure originality and proper citations

• To check for grammatical errors