Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

The video by MCW libraries covers the importance of citing sources and understanding plagiarism. It explains why citations are crucial for giving credit, validating arguments, and preventing plagiarism. The video defines plagiarism, discusses its consequences, and describes various forms, including patch writing. It emphasizes the need for proper citation to avoid plagiarism and provides guidelines for citing and formatting references. The video also introduces tools and resources for generating citations, such as library discovery tools and reference managers.

Why is it important to cite your sources?

• To avoid doing any research

• To give credit to the original authors

• To confuse the readers

• To make your paper longer

What is the primary focus of the video?

• Cooking techniques

• Citations and plagiarism

• Travel tips

• Fashion trends

What is one reason for citing references?

• To show off your writing skills

• To avoid using any references

• To demonstrate your research diligence

• To make your work look more colorful

What is plagiarism according to Miriam Webster?

• Creating original work

• Citing all sources correctly

• Stealing and passing off ideas as one's own

• Writing in a unique style

What are the potential consequences of plagiarism in academic settings?

• Winning an award

• Receiving a scholarship

• Getting a promotion

• Failing a course or expulsion

Which of the following is considered a form of plagiarism?

• Writing your own thoughts

• Patch writing

• Creating original graphics

• Citing all sources

What is patch writing?

• Using too much of another's work even if cited

• Writing a patch for software

• Creating a quilt

• Writing in a patchy style

How can most cases of plagiarism be avoided?

• By copying from friends

• By citing your sources

• By using only one source

• By ignoring sources

When should information be cited?

• Only when using direct quotes

• When paraphrasing or using direct quotes

• Only when using images

• Never, if it's common knowledge

What should you do if you are unsure whether to cite a source?

• Ask a friend

• Guess

• Err on the side of citing

• Ignore it