Exploring Plagiarism and Citations

The video tutorial explains plagiarism as a form of academic dishonesty and provides guidelines on how to avoid it by properly citing sources. It discusses the importance of distinguishing between common knowledge and information that requires citation. Examples of plagiarism are provided, along with correct citation practices. The tutorial also details how to cite books and journal articles and offers resources for further assistance.

Why is plagiarism considered a serious offense?

• It is a way to save time.

• It is encouraged in some universities.

• It is a minor mistake.

• It is a form of academic dishonesty.

What is the first step to avoid plagiarism?

• Ignore the work of others.

• Copy and paste without changes.

• Use common knowledge without citation.

• Cite the work of others used in your assignment.

When should you add a citation?

• Only when using direct quotes.

• Only when using common knowledge.

• Only when paraphrasing.

• Whenever you use someone else's work or ideas.

What is a common issue students face regarding plagiarism?

• Understanding the topic.

• Writing in their own words.

• Finding enough sources to cite.

• Deciding what is and is not common knowledge.

How can you avoid forgetting the source of information during research?

• By not taking any notes.

• By using only one source.

• By memorizing all sources.

• By taking careful notes and writing down where you found the information.

What did Elsa do wrong in her essay?

• She used common knowledge.

• She changed the wording but did not add a citation.

• She used quotation marks correctly.

• She cited the source correctly.

What was Woodrow's mistake in his essay?

• He did not use quotation marks around the direct quote.

• He paraphrased correctly.

• He did not mention the author.

• He provided an in-text citation.

What did Ronald do correctly in his essay?

• He did not cite the source.

• He used quotation marks around direct quotes and provided an in-text citation.

• He used common knowledge without citation.

• He copied the text without changes.

What information should be included when citing a book?

• Author, title, publisher, place of publication, and date.

• Only the title and author.

• Only the place of publication.

• Only the publisher and date.

Where can you find information on how to create citations?

• In the style manuals or the Bedford Handbook link on the Baker University library website.

• By not citing at all.

• By guessing the format.

• By asking a friend.