Ethical Writing RDL2 Week 5.1

What is ethical writing according to Kolin (2002)?

• Creative and imaginative

• Persuasive and influential

• Complex and verbose

• Clear, accurate, fair, and honest

Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue related to writing?

• Formatting

• Language use

• Plagiarism

• Fraud

What is plagiarism?

• Using your own ideas

• Taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own

• Citing sources correctly

• Paraphrasing without credit

What type of plagiarism involves deception?

• Blatant Plagiarism

• Technical Plagiarism

• Minimal Plagiarism

• Accidental Plagiarism

What is technical plagiarism?

• Deliberate deception

• Failing to follow accepted methods of using sources

• Copying without citation

• Using public domain works

What should a writer avoid in language use?

• Complex sentences

• Formal language

• Racially charged language

• Technical jargon

According to the text, ethical writing reflects what?

• Creative expression

• Ethical practice

• Personal beliefs

• Cultural norms

What is the consequence of blatant plagiarism?

• Accidental failure

• Loss of credibility

• Increased creativity

• Improved grades

Which of the following is a characteristic of ethical writing?

• Vague

• Deceptive

• Honest

• Ambiguous

What is the primary focus of ethical writing?

• Popularity

• Clarity and honesty

• Complexity

• Entertainment