Citation Styles and Plagiarism Concepts

The video tutorial covers the importance of gathering information from various sources and the necessity of proper citation to avoid plagiarism. It explains different citation styles, including APA, Vancouver, and MLA, and their applications in academic writing. The tutorial also details in-text citation and reference list formatting, emphasizing the importance of giving credit to original authors to maintain academic integrity.

What is the first step in writing assignments according to the video?

• Submitting the assignment

• Proofreading the paper

• Collecting information

• Drafting the essay

Which of the following is NOT a source of information mentioned in the video?

• Journal articles

• Websites

• Blogs

• Social media posts

What is plagiarism?

• Using your own ideas

• Copying someone else's work without credit

• Citing all sources correctly

• Writing original content

What percentage of international students in the USA are found to commit plagiarism?

• 40-50%

• 30-40%

• 20-30%

• 10-20%

What is the consequence of plagiarism mentioned in the video?

• Failing the course

• Receiving a warning

• Getting a scholarship

• Winning an award

What is the difference between citation and references?

• Citation is in-text, references are at the end

• Citation is at the end, references are in-text

• Both are the same

• Citation is optional, references are mandatory

Which citation style uses the name and year system?

• APA

• Chicago

• Vancouver

• MLA

Which citation style is commonly used in medicine?

• APA

• Vancouver

• MLA

• Harvard

In APA style, what are the two components of in-text citation?

• Author's last name and page number

• Author's last name and date of publication

• Title of the paper and date

• Volume and issue number

What is a parenthetical citation in APA style?

• Citation in the middle of the sentence

• Citation at the start of the sentence

• Citation at the end of the sentence

• Citation without author's name