U2: Using Information Correctly (Plagiarism and Copyright)

What is plagiarism according to the Oxford Dictionary?

• The practice of citing all sources correctly.

• The practice of sharing your work with others.

• The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

• The practice of using your own ideas in your work.

What is an example of plagiarism in a professional setting?

• Writing an original article for a company newsletter.

• Taking parts of an online article, changing a few words, and submitting it without credit.

• Citing all sources in a company report.

• Sharing an article with colleagues.

What could be a consequence of plagiarism in school?

• Getting a higher grade.

• Receiving praise from teachers.

• Failing an assignment or facing disciplinary action.

• Getting a scholarship.

What is one strategy to avoid plagiarism?

• Ignore the original authors.

• Copy and paste information directly.

• Never use any sources.

• Always cite your sources.

When quoting a source, what should you always include?

• Your own interpretation.

• The source's exact words and the author's name.

• Nothing at all.

• A summary of the source.

What is important to do when discussing information from a source without quoting it directly?

• Copy the source's sentence structure.

• Ignore the source.

• Rewrite the information in your own words and cite the source.

• Use the same words as the source.

Why is it important to use different language and sentence structures when paraphrasing?

• To make it look like you didn't use any sources.

• To avoid plagiarism and say something new.

• To make the text longer.

• To confuse the reader.

What is a long-term consequence of plagiarism?

• Saving time and effort.

• Improving your reputation.

• Receiving awards for your work.

• Hurting your reputation and career.

What should you be clear and upfront about to create original content?

• Where you get your information.

• The format of your work.

• The length of your work.

• The number of sources used.

What is the main message of the video?

• Plagiarism can have serious consequences and should be avoided.

• Plagiarism is acceptable in some cases.

• Plagiarism is only a problem in academic settings.

• Plagiarism is not a big deal.