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Academic Misconduct

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Plagiarism is... 
a)
The intentional use of another's ideas, words, or work as your own. 
b)
A great trick for passing when you don't want to do the work yourself. 
c)
Intentionally using false data to make your lab report seem more legitimate. 
d)
Turning your back on the flag during the pledge of alleigiance. 
2.

______________occurs when someone takes credit for an idea that is not theirs.

a)

Plague

b)

Plagues

c)

Plagiarism

d)

Plaque

3.
Copying homework from a friend is fine as long as...
a)
It's not fine. You are cheating. 
b)
You forgot to do the work.
c)
You don't understand the material. 
d)
You ran out of time. 
4.

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?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

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?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

6.

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?

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Contract cheating

c)

Self-Plagiarism

7.

One of the importance of providing reference in your academic assignment is:

a)

to show that your ideas are worthy

b)

to distinguish your ideas from others'

c)

to persuade the readers

8.

True or false, when you paraphrase, you don't need to include a reference?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Why do you need to reference? Choose all that apply.

a)

You don't need to - it's just a box ticking exercise.

b)

To help someone find the information you have used in your assignment.

c)

To show all the books and journals you have read since starting your course.

d)

To show which resources you have referred to for this specific piece of work in order to avoid accusations of plagiarism.

10.

Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid academic misconduct?

a)

a) Properly citing sources in your work

b)

b) Seeking assistance from a tutor or professor

c)

c) Taking credit for other students' ideas in a group project

d)

d) Understanding the expectations and guidelines of your institution

11.

How can academic misconduct impact a student?

a)

a) Improved academic performance

b)

b) Enhanced reputation among peers

c)

c) Academic penalties or disciplinary actions

d)

d) Increased scholarship opportunities

12.

Cheating during an exam is considered academic misconduct. Which of the following actions is an example of cheating?

a)

a) Using a calculator during a math exam

b)

b) Referring to your notes during an open-book test

c)

c) Copying answers from another student's paper

d)

d) Asking the professor for clarification on a question

13.

Which of the following actions can help prevent academic misconduct?

a)

a) Time management and avoiding procrastination

b)

b) Developing strong study skills

c)

c) Seeking guidance from professors or tutors

d)

d) All of the above


14.

Which of the following is an example of unintentional plagiarism?

a)

a) Paraphrasing someone else's work without proper citation

b)

b) Copying and pasting text from a website without attribution

c)

c) Using quotation marks and citing the source correctly

d)

d) Forgetting to include a source in the bibliography


15.

What are some consequences of academic misconduct for future careers?

a)

a) Limited job opportunities

b)

b) Damage to professional reputation

c)

c) Legal implications in certain cases

d)

d) All of the above


16.

Which of the following is a common consequence of committing plagiarism in an academic setting?

a)

a) Receiving a failing grade on the assignment

b)

d) None of the above

c)

b) Gaining respect from peers

d)

c) Being awarded a scholarship

17.

What is the primary purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

a)

d) To fill space in the bibliography

b)

a) To make the paper look longer

c)

c) To confuse the reader

d)

b) To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism

18.

True or false: Self-plagiarism occurs when a student submits their own previously submitted work without permission.

a)

False

b)

True

19.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is one effective strategy to ensure you are not committing plagiarism in your writing?

a)

a) Use a plagiarism detection tool

b)

d) Only use your own ideas

c)

b) Write without taking notes

d)

c) Avoid using any sources

21.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of submitting work that is not your own?

a)

b) Gaining extra credit for creativity

b)

c) Being invited to present at a conference

c)

a) Receiving a warning from the institution

d)

d) None of the above

22.

What is the best practice when using someone else's ideas in your research?

a)

c) To claim them as your own

b)

b) To provide proper attribution and citation

c)

d) To ignore them completely

d)

a) To summarize them without citation

23.

True or false: Academic integrity is only important during your time in school and does not affect your future.

a)

False

b)

True

24.

True or false: Citing sources is only necessary when using direct quotes and not when paraphrasing.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which of the following is an example of academic dishonesty?

a)

a) Collaborating with classmates on a group project

b)

b) Submitting a paper written by someone else as your own

c)

c) Asking a professor for feedback on your draft

d)

d) Using a study guide to prepare for an exam

26.

What should you do if you are unsure about how to properly cite a source?

a)

a) Guess and hope for the best

b)

d) Avoid using the source altogether

c)

b) Ask a classmate for help

d)

c) Consult a citation guide or ask your instructor