WorksheetsAcademic Misconduct
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 16mins
______________occurs when someone takes credit for an idea that is not theirs.
Plague
Plagues
Plagiarism
Plaque
1.Finley was unsure if his assignment was right. He asked Leon if he could look at his assignment to see what he had written. Finley panicked and ended up copying two paragraphs of Leon's work. He quickly handed in the work in to meet the deadline. Is this a case of academic misconduct?
Yes
No
Sarfraz is writing his first essay and has missed two references out of the final reference list and there are some minor referencing errors (e.g. missing page numbers). Would this be considered plagiarism?
Yes
No
Maybe
AJ left their essay to the last minute but had already done a similar essay for a different module. They copied one paragraph from their previous essay and added them to the new essay before submitting it. What type of academic misconduct would you say they committed?
Plagiarism
Contract cheating
Self-Plagiarism
One of the importance of providing reference in your academic assignment is:
to show that your ideas are worthy
to distinguish your ideas from others'
to persuade the readers
True or false, when you paraphrase, you don't need to include a reference?
True
False
Why do you need to reference? Choose all that apply.
You don't need to - it's just a box ticking exercise.
To help someone find the information you have used in your assignment.
To show all the books and journals you have read since starting your course.
To show which resources you have referred to for this specific piece of work in order to avoid accusations of plagiarism.
Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid academic misconduct?
a) Properly citing sources in your work
b) Seeking assistance from a tutor or professor
c) Taking credit for other students' ideas in a group project
d) Understanding the expectations and guidelines of your institution
How can academic misconduct impact a student?
a) Improved academic performance
b) Enhanced reputation among peers
c) Academic penalties or disciplinary actions
d) Increased scholarship opportunities
Cheating during an exam is considered academic misconduct. Which of the following actions is an example of cheating?
a) Using a calculator during a math exam
b) Referring to your notes during an open-book test
c) Copying answers from another student's paper
d) Asking the professor for clarification on a question
Which of the following actions can help prevent academic misconduct?
a) Time management and avoiding procrastination
b) Developing strong study skills
c) Seeking guidance from professors or tutors
d) All of the above
Which of the following is an example of unintentional plagiarism?
a) Paraphrasing someone else's work without proper citation
b) Copying and pasting text from a website without attribution
c) Using quotation marks and citing the source correctly
d) Forgetting to include a source in the bibliography
What are some consequences of academic misconduct for future careers?
a) Limited job opportunities
b) Damage to professional reputation
c) Legal implications in certain cases
d) All of the above
Which of the following is a common consequence of committing plagiarism in an academic setting?
a) Receiving a failing grade on the assignment
d) None of the above
b) Gaining respect from peers
c) Being awarded a scholarship
What is the primary purpose of citing sources in academic writing?
d) To fill space in the bibliography
a) To make the paper look longer
c) To confuse the reader
b) To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism
True or false: Self-plagiarism occurs when a student submits their own previously submitted work without permission.
False
True
True or false: It is acceptable to use a small portion of someone else's work without citation if you are using it for educational purposes.
True
False
What is one effective strategy to ensure you are not committing plagiarism in your writing?
a) Use a plagiarism detection tool
d) Only use your own ideas
b) Write without taking notes
c) Avoid using any sources
Which of the following is a potential consequence of submitting work that is not your own?
b) Gaining extra credit for creativity
c) Being invited to present at a conference
a) Receiving a warning from the institution
d) None of the above
What is the best practice when using someone else's ideas in your research?
c) To claim them as your own
b) To provide proper attribution and citation
d) To ignore them completely
a) To summarize them without citation
True or false: Academic integrity is only important during your time in school and does not affect your future.
False
True
True or false: Citing sources is only necessary when using direct quotes and not when paraphrasing.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of academic dishonesty?
a) Collaborating with classmates on a group project
b) Submitting a paper written by someone else as your own
c) Asking a professor for feedback on your draft
d) Using a study guide to prepare for an exam
What should you do if you are unsure about how to properly cite a source?
a) Guess and hope for the best
d) Avoid using the source altogether
b) Ask a classmate for help
c) Consult a citation guide or ask your instructor
