Plagiarism

What is plagiarism?

• Using someone else's work with permission

• Passing off someone else’s work as your own

• Creating original work without any sources

• Sharing your work with others

Answer explanation

Plagiarism is defined as passing off someone else’s work as your own without giving credit. This means using another person's ideas or writings without acknowledgment, which is unethical and dishonest.

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism as described in the video?

• Writing a book report using your own ideas

• Copying text from a website and submitting it as your own work

• Discussing ideas with a friend and then writing your report

• Using a quote from a book and citing it properly

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Copying text from a website and submitting it as your own work' because this directly involves taking someone else's work without attribution, which is a clear example of plagiarism.

According to the video, what should you do if you use someone else's words verbatim in your work?

• Change a few words to make it your own

• Put them in quotation marks and give credit to the author

• Use them without any changes

• Paraphrase them without giving credit

Answer explanation

If you use someone else's words verbatim, you should put them in quotation marks and give credit to the author. This acknowledges the original source and avoids plagiarism.

What is the consequence of plagiarism mentioned in the video for high school and college students?

• Receiving a warning

• Failing the entire class or getting expelled

• Being asked to rewrite the assignment

• Receiving extra credit

Answer explanation

The video highlights that plagiarism can lead to severe consequences for high school and college students, including failing the entire class or even expulsion, making this the correct choice.

Which of the following strategies is suggested in the video to avoid accidental plagiarism?

• Avoid using any sources

• Write the source next to every note you take

• Only use online sources

• Memorize all your sources

Answer explanation

The correct strategy to avoid accidental plagiarism is to write the source next to every note you take. This practice helps keep track of where information comes from, ensuring proper attribution and reducing the risk of unintentional plagiarism.

What is the purpose of assignments according to the video?

• To test your ability to find information online

• To assess your understanding and ability to express original thoughts

• To see how well you can copy and paste

• To ensure you use as many sources as possible

Answer explanation

The purpose of assignments is to assess your understanding and ability to express original thoughts, rather than just testing your ability to find information or copy and paste.

What is a bibliography as described in the video?

• A list of all the books you own

• A comprehensive list of all the works you consulted while researching an assignment

• A summary of your report

• A list of your favorite authors

Answer explanation

A bibliography is a comprehensive list of all the works you consulted while researching an assignment, making it essential for crediting sources and providing readers with references.

How can you properly paraphrase a source according to the video?

• Use the exact same words as the source

• Change the order of words without changing the meaning

• Put the idea into your own words and give credit to the original source

• Use synonyms for every word

Answer explanation

The correct way to paraphrase is to put the idea into your own words while giving credit to the original source. This ensures you respect the original author's work and convey the information accurately.

What should you do if you're unsure whether an idea is your own or from a source?

• Assume it's your own and use it freely

• Give credit to the source just in case

• Ignore the idea completely

• Use it without any citation

Answer explanation

If you're unsure whether an idea is your own or from a source, it's best to give credit to the source just in case. This practice helps avoid plagiarism and maintains academic integrity.

What is the role of footnotes and endnotes as mentioned in the video?

• To provide additional information unrelated to the main text

• To list sources at the bottom of a page or at the end of a report

• To summarize the main points of the text

• To replace the need for a bibliography

Answer explanation

Footnotes and endnotes serve to list sources at the bottom of a page or at the end of a report, providing proper attribution and additional context for the information presented in the main text.