Avoiding Plagiarism Flashcard

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper attribution, presenting it as one's own.

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What is accidental plagiarism?

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Accidental plagiarism occurs when a person unintentionally fails to properly cite sources or misuses quotations, leading to the unintentional presentation of someone else's work as their own.

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What is the importance of citing sources?

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Citing sources is crucial as it gives credit to the original authors, allows readers to verify information, and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What are direct quotes?

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Direct quotes are the exact words taken from a source, which must be enclosed in quotation marks and properly cited.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the process of rewording or rephrasing someone else's ideas while still giving credit to the original source.

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What does it mean to give credit to the original author?

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Giving credit to the original author means acknowledging their contribution to your work by citing their name and the source of the information.

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What is a common misconception about plagiarism?

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A common misconception is that plagiarism only involves copying text verbatim; it also includes paraphrasing without proper citation.

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How can collaboration help avoid plagiarism?

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Collaboration can help avoid plagiarism by allowing students to discuss ideas, share insights, and review each other's work for originality.

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What is the role of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks indicate that the enclosed text is a direct quote from a source, which must be cited.

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What is a reliable source?

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A reliable source is a trustworthy and credible origin of information, such as academic journals, books, or reputable websites.