Understanding Plagiarism and Citation

What was the main issue with Timmy's speech?

• He used inappropriate language.

• He copied a famous speech and altered some words.

• He forgot to write his speech.

• He presented someone else's speech as a joke.

Why is it important to avoid plagiarism?

• It makes the work look more professional.

• It is a requirement by the school.

• It ensures originality and gives credit to original authors.

• It helps in getting better grades.

What should you do if you use someone else's exact words in your work?

• Change the font size.

• Paraphrase it without citation.

• Highlight the text in a different color.

• Use quotation marks and cite the source.

How can you ensure that your work is in your own words?

• By writing it without reading any sources.

• By using a thesaurus to change words.

• By copying and pasting from multiple sources.

• By summarizing the information in your own language.

What is the purpose of a bibliography?

• To list all the books you have read.

• To provide a summary of your essay.

• To list the sources used in your work.

• To make your essay look longer.

What is the correct way to handle a direct quote from a source?

• Include it without any changes.

• Put it in quotation marks and cite the author.

• Paraphrase it and cite the author.

• Use it as your own words.

What is the role of EasyBib in citation?

• It checks for grammar errors.

• It helps format citations correctly.

• It provides synonyms for words.

• It writes your essay for you.

Why is it important to remove hyperlinks from citations in an essay?

• They are not necessary for printed essays.

• They make the essay look unprofessional.

• They distract the reader.

• They are not allowed in any academic work.

What should you do if you are unsure about whether something is plagiarized?

• Ignore it and hope for the best.

• Ask your teacher for guidance.

• Copy it anyway.

• Remove it from your work.

What should you do if you paraphrase information from a source?

• Only cite if you use direct quotes.

• Cite the source even if you paraphrase.

• No need to cite if it's in your own words.

• Cite only if the source is a book.