Plagairism

What is the most blatant, obvious form of plagiarism?

• Self-plagiarism

• Mosaic plagiarism

• Direct plagiarism

• Accidental plagiarism

Answer explanation

Direct plagiarism is the most blatant form, as it involves copying someone else's work word-for-word without attribution. This clear violation of academic integrity is easily identifiable, making it the most obvious type of plagiarism.

What does self-plagiarism refer to?

• Using someone else’s work without credit.

• Reusing your own work from a previous assignment.

• Using AI to write part of your paper.

• Failing to cite a source properly.

Answer explanation

Self-plagiarism refers to reusing your own work from a previous assignment without permission. This can mislead readers about the originality of the work, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Mosaic plagiarism is (a)  

• Copying word for word from multiple sources.
• Rewriting someone's work with some changes.
• Combining ideas from different sources
• Submitting someone else’s work as your own.

Answer explanation

Mosaic plagiarism involves combining ideas from different sources without proper attribution, making it appear as original work. This distinguishes it from other forms of plagiarism that may involve direct copying or rewriting.

What is accidental plagiarism?

• Intentionally copying someone’s work.

• Failing to properly cite sources by mistake.

• Using AI-generated content in an assignment.

• Submitting another person’s work as your own.

Answer explanation

Accidental plagiarism occurs when a person fails to properly cite sources by mistake, leading to unintentional copying of someone else's work. This distinguishes it from intentional acts of plagiarism.

What is considered a "404 error" in terms of academic misconduct?

• Paraphrasing without citation

• Submitting a fake source or reference

• Failing to cite AI tools properly

• Using a friend’s work without permission

Answer explanation

A '404 error' in academic misconduct refers to submitting a fake source or reference, as it misleads the reader and undermines the integrity of academic work. This choice highlights a serious violation of academic honesty.

What does "AI hallucination" refer to?

• Using AI to generate ideas for an assignment.

• When AI makes up information or sources that don't exist.

• Relying on AI to proofread your paper.

• Asking AI to help you research.

Answer explanation

"AI hallucination" refers to when AI generates false information or sources that do not exist, making the second choice the correct answer. This phenomenon can mislead users into believing inaccurate data.

What is one way to check if a source provided by AI is real?

• Ask the AI directly.

• Copy and paste the title into Google Scholar.

• Assume the source is credible.

• Rely on AI to verify sources.

Answer explanation

Copying and pasting the title into Google Scholar allows you to verify the source's credibility by checking if it is published in a reputable journal or cited by other scholars, making it a reliable method.

Which of the following is NOT a type of plagiarism discussed in the presentation?

• Direct plagiarism

• Self-plagiarism

• Original plagiarism

• Mosaic plagiarism

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Original plagiarism' as it is not a recognized type of plagiarism. The other options, including direct, self, and mosaic plagiarism, are commonly discussed forms of plagiarism.

What is an example of remix plagiarism?

• Using someone else’s words without credit.

• Rewriting ideas from a source without proper citation.

• Copying a friend’s work.

• Submitting fake sources.

Answer explanation

Remix plagiarism occurs when someone rewrites ideas from a source without proper citation, which fails to give credit to the original author. This is why 'rewriting ideas from a source without proper citation' is the correct choice.

Which of the following is true about plagiarism and AI use?

• AI can be used without citing in all cases.

• Students are responsible for AI errors and must cite it if used.

• AI-generated work is always credible.

• AI can be used to generate ideas in all classes.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that students are accountable for any errors made by AI and must provide proper citations when using AI-generated content, ensuring academic integrity.