FAFE1032: Referencing

Why is referencing important in academic writing?

• To increase word count

• To confuse readers

• To give credit to original authors and maintain academic integrity

• To replace original thoughts

What is considered plagiarism?

• Reading online sources

• Copying others' work without citation

• Using your own work again with citation

• Rewriting your own words from memory

Which of the following is a type of plagiarism?

• Formal referencing

• Accidental plagiarism

• Collaborative writing

• Proper paraphrasing

What is self-plagiarism?

• Copying from a classmate

• Using your own previous work without citation

• Buying an essay

• Sharing notes

What should you include when writing a quotation?

• Your own opinion

• A bibliography only

• Exact words, quotation marks, and source

• A guess about the author

Which of these helps avoid plagiarism?

• Ignoring citation rules

• Paraphrasing without source

• Using quotation marks and citations properly

• Using fewer references

What is the main difference between a reference list and a bibliography?

• One is handwritten

• Reference list includes only cited works; bibliography includes all consulted sources

• Bibliography is informal

• Reference list is optional

What citation style is commonly used in social sciences?

• IEEE

• APA

• CSE

• Turabian

Which of the following is an example of mosaic plagiarism?

• Copying word for word

• Submitting someone else's work

• Changing a few words but keeping the structure of the original

• Proper summarization

What must you include when referencing a printed book?

• Internet link

• Website name

• Author, title, publisher, and place of publication

• Only author name