Exploring Plagiarism and Citations

Why is plagiarism considered a serious offense?

• It is a way to save time.

• It is encouraged in some universities.

• It is a minor mistake.

• It is a form of academic dishonesty.

What is the first step to avoid plagiarism?

• Ignore the work of others.

• Copy and paste without changes.

• Use common knowledge without citation.

• Cite the work of others used in your assignment.

When should you add a citation?

• Only when using direct quotes.

• Only when using common knowledge.

• Only when paraphrasing.

• Whenever you use someone else's work or ideas.

What is a common issue students face regarding plagiarism?

• Understanding the topic.

• Writing in their own words.

• Finding enough sources to cite.

• Deciding what is and is not common knowledge.

How can you avoid forgetting the source of information during research?

• By not taking any notes.

• By using only one source.

• By memorizing all sources.

• By taking careful notes and writing down where you found the information.

What did Elsa do wrong in her essay?

• She used common knowledge.

• She changed the wording but did not add a citation.

• She used quotation marks correctly.

• She cited the source correctly.

What was Woodrow's mistake in his essay?

• He did not use quotation marks around the direct quote.

• He paraphrased correctly.

• He did not mention the author.

• He provided an in-text citation.

What did Ronald do correctly in his essay?

• He did not cite the source.

• He used quotation marks around direct quotes and provided an in-text citation.

• He used common knowledge without citation.

• He copied the text without changes.

What information should be included when citing a book?

• Author, title, publisher, place of publication, and date.

• Only the title and author.

• Only the place of publication.

• Only the publisher and date.

Where can you find information on how to create citations?

• In the style manuals or the Bedford Handbook link on the Baker University library website.

• By not citing at all.

• By guessing the format.

• By asking a friend.