Research

What is plagiarism?

• The act of using someone else's work without permission.

• The act of creating original content.

• The act of giving credit to the original author.

• The act of summarizing someone else's ideas.

Is it okay to copy a paragraph from a website and submit it as your own work?

• Yes, it's acceptable as long as you cite the source.

• No Way - This is considered plagiarism.

• It depends on the website's terms of use.

• Only if you change a few words.

What is an act of fraud in the context of academic work?

• An act of fraud includes any dishonest behavior, such as plagiarism, that misrepresents a student's own work.

• An act of fraud is when a student collaborates with others on an assignment without permission.

• An act of fraud refers to the use of outdated sources in academic writing.

• An act of fraud is when a student submits work that is entirely their own without any help.

What is a citation?

• A citation is a reference to a source of information, which gives credit to the original author or creator.

• A citation is a type of bibliography that lists all the books an author has read.

• A citation is a legal document that allows someone to use another person's work without permission.

• A citation is a summary of a book or article that provides an overview of its content.

What is the consequence of plagiarism in academic settings?

• A. Receiving a warning from the professor

• B. Failing grades, academic probation, or expulsion

• C. Being required to attend a workshop on ethics

• D. Receiving extra credit for honesty

What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

• Paraphrasing involves using the exact words from a source, while quoting involves rewording someone else's ideas in your own words.

• Paraphrasing is a way to summarize a text, while quoting is about providing a brief overview.

• Paraphrasing involves rewording someone else's ideas in your own words, while quoting involves using the exact words from a source.

• Paraphrasing and quoting are the same and can be used interchangeably.

What should you do if you want to use someone else's drawing in your report?

• You can print it and give credit to the illustrator, which is okay.

• You can use it without permission as long as you don't sell it.

• You should create a similar drawing instead.

• You must ask for permission and pay a fee to use it.

What are some examples of common knowledge?

• The Earth orbits the Sun and water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

• The capital of France is Berlin.

• The human body has three lungs.

• The Great Wall of China is visible from the Moon.

What is the role of an author in a source?

• The author is the individual or group who created the content, and their expertise and credibility are important when evaluating a source.

• The author is responsible for distributing the content to the public.

• The author is the person who reviews the content for accuracy before publication.

• The author is the individual who designs the layout of the source.

Why is it important to give credit to sources?

• To acknowledge the original creator's work and to avoid plagiarism.

• To make the work look more professional.

• To increase the length of the document.

• To confuse the reader with too many references.