Academic Research and Writing Quiz

Which of these sources would be considered MOST credible for academic research?

• A viral TikTok video about climate change

• A recent article in Nature journal

• A personal blog with no author information

• A random website with no 'About Us' page

What does the 'A' in AAPCR source evaluation stand for?

• Author and Accuracy

• Analysis and Application

• Academic and Authentic

• Available and Accessible

Why is proper citation important in academic work?

• It makes your essay longer

• It shows respect for authors and avoids plagiarism

• Teachers require it for no reason

• It's only needed for direct quotes

Which is the CORRECT Harvard style reference format?

• Smith, J. Research Methods. Cambridge Press, 2023.

• Smith, J. (2023) Research Methods: A Practical Guide. London: Cambridge Press.

• Smith, John (2023). Research Methods. Cambridge Press.

• Research Methods by Smith, J. 2023.

What are the potential consequences of plagiarism?

• Just a warning from the teacher

• Failed grades, academic penalties, and loss of trust

• Nothing serious happens

• Only affects your current assignment

Which demonstrates GOOD paraphrasing practice?

• Changing a few words from the original text

• Copying the text exactly with quotation marks

• Rewording ideas completely in your own words with proper citation

• Using the same sentence structure with synonyms

Which of these is an academic database suitable for A-Level research?

• Wikipedia only

• Google Scholar and JSTOR

• Social media platforms

• Personal websites

When evaluating a source's AUTHORITY, what should you check?

• How long the article is

• The website's color scheme

• The author's qualifications and expertise

• How many pictures it contains

What is the recommended structure for an academic essay?

• Conclusion, Body, Introduction

• Introduction, Body (with evidence and analysis), Conclusion

• Just write everything randomly

• Only introduction and conclusion needed

 Jordan is working on a group project for a sociology class. Each member of the group is responsible for writing a section of the final report. Jordan decides to copy a few paragraphs from an online article, slightly modifying the sentences, and includes them in his section without citing the source. Is Jordan committing plagiarism?

• Yes, it's plagiarism

• No, it's not plagiarism

• This isn't technically plagiarism but it's not a best research practice

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