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WorksheetsAcademic Integrity (Turnitin)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
All websites are regulated and monitored for accurate information.
True
False
Read the following passage from a research paper that is quoted from another text. What is missing?
Peanuts are legumes, not nuts. “Nuts are a hard-shelled seed, or kernel, with a separate rind.”
A better explanation of nuts.
Nothing. This passage is fine as-is.
Credit to the original author, like a citation.
Quotations should be removed.
It's not plagiarism if you don't cite images in projects and reports, such as charts, graphs, illustrations, or photographs.
True
False
Read the following sentence about pandas from NatGeoKids.com, then choose which phrase correctly paraphrases the content for a report:
“These guys are BIG eaters – every day they fill their tummies for up to 12 hours, eating up to 12 kilograms of bamboo!”
A. These guys are BIG eaters – every day they fill their tummies for up to 12 hours.
B. I think pandas are big eaters because they eat up to 12 kilograms of bamboo.
C. In an article by NatGeoKids, pandas are described as hungry mammals. Did you know that they can eat up to 12 kilograms of bamboo every day?
D. Any form of paraphrasing is plagiarism and should be avoided.
MLA (Modern Language Association) style is a common citation style used to write papers and cite sources. Which of the following is an accurate example of an MLA in-text citation?
A. Human beings have been described as "symbol-using animals" (Burke 3).
B. Human beings have been described as "symbol-using animals".
C. Burke once said that “human beings have been described as symbol-using animals.”
D. Human beings (Burke 3) have been described as “symbol-using animals.”
Which of the following phrases would require a reference in a paper?
A. Many people talk on cell phones while driving.
B. 29 percent of Americans believe that 'cloud computing' involves an actual cloud.
C. There are seven continents on earth.
D. The necessary condition for diffraction of radiation of wavelength from a crystalline solid is given by Bragg’s law.
Although quoting and paraphrasing are both ways to integrate sources into your writing, each method should be used for different purposes. When is it appropriate to incorporate a direct quote in your writing versus paraphrasing?
A. When providing direct evidence to support a claim
B. When explaining a passage that may be difficult to understand
C. When leaving out unrelated details
D. None of the above
_______________________ is when an individual takes someone else's ideas or work and tries to pass them off as their own.
A. Collaboration
B. Particularism
C. Creativity
D. Plagiarism
What are honor codes used for?
A. Establishing mutual trust among faculty and students
B. Deterring academic dishonesty
C. Defining what constitutes honorable behavior in that community
D. All of the above
True or False?
Is it acceptable to submit my previously written work for another assignment?
True
False
Why is it important to avoid plagiarism in your writing?
A. To create and contribute meaning to a topic
B. To demonstrate integrity in your writing
C. To avoid consequences of plagiarism reflected in an Honor Code or Academic Integrity Policy, which could impact your future career and reputation
D. All of the above
Using _______________ within an in-text citation can be incorporated into your writing to present a specific idea from another author.
A. Direct quotes
B. Paraphrased text
C. References
D. Summarized text
Which of the following websites would NOT be a reliable source for information on animal testing?
A. An entry for “animal experimentation” in the Encyclopedia Britannica
B. A personal blog about animal testing
C. A journal article reporting research on animal testing
D. All of the above
Paraphrasing is:
A. Quoting text from someone else’s work. A citation is included to give credit to the author’s quote.
B. Putting someone else’s ideas into your own written words. A citation is included to give credit to the author’s ideas.
C. Changing or rearranging a word or two from someone else’s writing. A citation is added to give credit to the original author’s ideas.
D. None of the above.
True or False?
Satirical websites, like TheOnion.com and Newsbiscuit.com, are accurate and reliable sources of news and can be used for research and reports.
True
False
Why is it important to include a list of references (e.g., Works Cited, Bibliography, References) at the end of your paper?
A. A reader can check the accuracy of information by reviewing the reference from the references list.
B. If interested further in the topic, a reader can locate the reference information from your list for further reading.
C. It will build your credibility as a good writer and scholar.
D. All of the above.
Direct plagiarism is the most obvious and common form of plagiarism.
True
False
When an individual pays someone else to complete their work, it is called ________________.
A. Duplication of work
B. Stealing
C. Plagiarism
D. Collaboration
Which method(s) can help you determine if an online source is credible?
A. Defining the intended audience
B. Reviewing the source domain (.com, .net, .gov, .org, .edu)
C. Determining the purpose of the source
D. All of the above
___________ is an established set of standards put forth by our institution that defines the academic integrity expectations for all students and faculty.
A. DP Extended Essay syllabus
B. IISH Academic Honesty Policy
C. Indus Vision & Mission statement
D. IBDP calendar
