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WorksheetsPlagiarism PreTest
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is plagiarism?
Cheating
Using someone else's words or ideas without citing the original source
Copying or borrowing someone else's work
All of the above
None of the above
You can be expelled from school if you plagiarize.
True
False
Plagiarism is often accidental. Well organized notes reduce the possibility of making mistakes.
True
False
Which of the following best defines correct paraphrasing?
Rearranging words in a passage.
Rewriting ideas presented in a passage after you have read and clearly understood the original.
Piecing together sentences from more than one source.
It's not considered plagiarism if you buy an original research paper from an online source.
True
False
An important reason to quote other scholars and paraphrase their ideas is:
To explain difficult concepts
To lend outside support to your ideas or viewpoint
To use a broader, more scholarly vocabulary
When citing a source, which of the following does not have to be included?
Title of the article
Title of the journal
Page numbers
Author's last name
Author's birthplace
A line from your favorite song does not need to be cited.
True
False
You've written a satire of a popular TV show. Because your piece can be viewed as parody, you're protected by Fair Use.
True
False
Using a non-fiction work, such as a scientific journal article, in a classroom presentation is more easily demonstrated to be Fair Use than using a creative work such as a poem.
True
False
A book or piece of music isn't covered by copyright unless it has been registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
True
False
