Plagiarism Quiz

What is the definition of plagiarism according to mirriamwebster.com?

• To create original work and credit the source.

• To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own.

• To use one's own ideas without crediting the source.

• To share ideas freely without any restrictions.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the phrase "without crediting the source" mean in the context of plagiarism?

• Giving proper acknowledgment to the original author.

• Using another's work with permission.

• Failing to acknowledge the original author.

• Creating original work.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the incorrect belief about using quotes in your paper according to the learning material?

• Using more quotes makes your paper better.

• Using fewer quotes makes your paper less credible.

• Using quotes from multiple sources makes your paper unique.

• Using quotes from famous people makes your paper more original.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a common mistake that can lead to plagiarism when using someone else's words?

• Adding too many quotation marks

• Failing to add in quotation marks

• Using quotation marks excessively

• Quoting too little

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a form of plagiarism?

• Not citing properly

• Changing some words but keeping the same sentence structure

• Copying media without giving credit

• Writing an original essay

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does failing to cite properly or citing incorrectly result in?

• Proper acknowledgment

• Plagiarism

• Enhanced credibility

• Originality

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is required to avoid plagiarism when using media such as pictures, videos, or graphs?

• Using them freely

• Giving credit to the original source

• Altering the media slightly

• Ignoring the source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do to avoid plagiarism when using someone else's sentence structure?

• Change some of the words

• Keep the same sentence structure

• Rewrite the sentence in your own words

• Ignore the original source

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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 common knowledge?

• A personal diary entry

• A widely known fact

• A unique research finding

• A detailed analysis of a novel

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9