How to Avoid Plagiarism

What is the best way to give credit to other people's ideas in your writing?

• Use quotation marks and cite the source

• Rewrite the ideas in your own words

• Summarize the key points without citing

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of these is an example of plagiarism?

• Quoting a source and citing it properly

• Paraphrasing information in your own words

• Copying a sentence verbatim without any citation

• Summarizing the main ideas from a source

Tags

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 about the proper citation style to use?

• Use a random citation style

• Avoid citing sources altogether

• Ask your teacher or librarian for guidance

• Make up your own citation format

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a good way to avoid unintentional plagiarism?

• Minimize the source material while writing

• Copy information directly and cite the source

• Summarize the information in your own words

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to keep track of your source materials?

• To impress your teacher with your research
  

• To include as many sources as possible

• To ensure you can properly cite your sources

• To make your paper appear longer

  
  

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main benefit of summarizing information in your own words?

• It reduces the length of your writing

• It demonstrates your understanding of the topic

• It avoids the need to cite the original source

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When is it appropriate to use direct quotes in your writing?

• When the original wording is particularly important

• When you want to show off your vocabulary

• When you cannot paraphrase the information

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9