Understanding Plagiarism and Ethics

What is intentional plagiarism?

• Copying someone else's work and claiming it as your own without giving credit.

• Accidentally using someone else's ideas without realizing it.

• Using your own previous work in a new project.

• Paraphrasing a source correctly.

Which of the following is an example of unintentional plagiarism?

• Copying a friend's homework on purpose.

• Forgetting to cite a source you used in your research.

• Buying a paper online and submitting it as your own.

• Writing a story based on your own experiences.

Why is it important to use inclusive language?

• To make sure everyone feels respected and included.

• To make your writing more complex.

• To confuse the reader.

• To use as many big words as possible.

Which of the following is an ethical practice in public speaking?

• Making up statistics to support your argument.

• Giving credit to the original authors of your sources.

• Using offensive language to make a point.

• Ignoring the audience's feedback.

What is the purpose of citing sources correctly?

• To make your paper longer.

• To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make your work look more professional.

Which of the following is NOT a type of plagiarism?

• Direct plagiarism.

• Self-plagiarism.

• Paraphrasing plagiarism.

• Creative plagiarism.

How can you avoid unintentional plagiarism?

• By copying and pasting text from the internet.

• By using your own words and citing sources properly.

• By not doing any research.

• By using only one source for your work.

What is an example of using inclusive language?

• Referring to a group as "guys" regardless of gender.

• Using terms that respect all genders, like "everyone" or "folks."

• Using slang that only certain groups understand.

• Ignoring the diversity of your audience.

What should you do if you want to use someone else's idea in your speech?

• Use it without mentioning the source.

• Paraphrase it and give credit to the original author.

• Change a few words and claim it as your own.

• Avoid using it altogether.

Which of the following is a sign of ethical public speaking?

• Using misleading information to persuade the audience.

• Respecting the audience's time and attention.

• Interrupting the audience frequently.

• Speaking without preparation.