Avoiding Plagiarism: Key Strategies for Academic Writing

What is the main topic of Jessica's video?

• How to avoid plagiarism

• How to write a research paper

• How to study effectively

• How to use citation styles

Why is it important to keep track of your sources?

• To avoid using too many sources

• To impress your teacher

• To ensure you don't forget where an idea came from

• To make your paper longer

What is recommended to compile while taking notes?

• A list of books

• A list of citations

• A list of websites

• A list of questions

What should you do if you want to share an idea from a source?

• Copy the text directly

• Rewrite the idea in your own words without citation

• Quote or paraphrase the original text

• Ignore the source

How should you format a quote in your paper?

• In italics

• In double quotation marks

• In bold

• In single quotation marks

What is required when you paraphrase an idea?

• Only mention the author

• Use the exact words of the source

• No citation needed

• Include an in-text or footnote citation

What tool do most universities use to detect plagiarism?

• Google Scholar

• Microsoft Word

• Turnitin

• Grammarly

What is the benefit of using a plagiarism checker before submitting your paper?

• To find new sources

• To change your writing style

• To detect accidental plagiarism

• To make your paper longer

What should you be cautious about when using free plagiarism checkers?

• They might add your paper to a database

• They are always accurate

• They are faster than paid ones

• They provide better results

What is the final advice given in the video?

• To avoid using citations

• To ensure your paper is plagiarism-free

• To use more sources

• To write longer papers