Plagiarism Awareness Quiz

What is plagiarism?

• Writing your own ideas in your own words.

• Copying someone else's work and saying it's yours.

• Asking for help with your homework.

• Reading a book and learning from it.

Which of the following is a type of plagiarism?

• Paraphrasing without credit.

• Writing a story from your imagination.

• Drawing a picture of your pet.

• Singing a song you made up.

What can happen if you plagiarise at school?

• You might get a gold star.

• You could get in trouble or receive a lower mark.

• You will be given extra homework.

• You will be asked to write more.

Why is it important to cite sources correctly?

• To make your work look longer.

• To give credit to the original author.

• To confuse your teacher.

• To make your work colourful.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of plagiarism?

• Learning new things.

• Losing trust from teachers.

• Getting a bad grade.

• Being asked to redo your work.

What is an example of citing a source correctly?

• Writing "I found this on the internet."

• Including the author's name and where you found the information.

• Saying "My friend told me."

• Writing "I think this is true."

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

• Using a quote and giving credit to the author.

• Copying a friend's homework and submitting it as your own.

• Writing a poem about your day.

• Drawing a picture of your favourite animal.

How can you avoid plagiarism?

• By copying and pasting from the internet.

• By writing in your own words and citing sources.

• By asking your friend to do your work.

• By not doing your homework.

What is self-plagiarism?

• Using your own previous work without permission.

• Writing a new story about yourself.

• Sharing your work with a friend.

• Reading your old essays.

Why should you not plagiarise?

• Because it helps you learn more.

• Because it is fair to the original author.

• Because it makes your work easier.

• Because it is fun.