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Plagiarism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is plagiarism?

a)

Using someone else's work with permission

b)

Passing off someone else’s work as your own

c)

Creating original work without any sources

d)

Sharing your work with others

2.

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism as described in the video?

a)

Writing a book report using your own ideas

b)

Copying text from a website and submitting it as your own work

c)

Discussing ideas with a friend and then writing your report

d)

Using a quote from a book and citing it properly

3.

According to the video, what should you do if you use someone else's words verbatim in your work?

a)

Change a few words to make it your own

b)

Put them in quotation marks and give credit to the author

c)

Use them without any changes

d)

Paraphrase them without giving credit

4.

What is the consequence of plagiarism mentioned in the video for high school and college students?

a)

Receiving a warning

b)

Failing the entire class or getting expelled

c)

Being asked to rewrite the assignment

d)

Receiving extra credit

5.

Which of the following strategies is suggested in the video to avoid accidental plagiarism?

a)

Avoid using any sources

b)

Write the source next to every note you take

c)

Only use online sources

d)

Memorize all your sources

6.

What is the purpose of assignments according to the video?

a)

To test your ability to find information online

b)

To assess your understanding and ability to express original thoughts

c)

To see how well you can copy and paste

d)

To ensure you use as many sources as possible

7.

What is a bibliography as described in the video?

a)

A list of all the books you own

b)

A comprehensive list of all the works you consulted while researching an assignment

c)

A summary of your report

d)

A list of your favorite authors

8.

How can you properly paraphrase a source according to the video?

a)

Use the exact same words as the source

b)

Change the order of words without changing the meaning

c)

Put the idea into your own words and give credit to the original source

d)

Use synonyms for every word

9.

What should you do if you're unsure whether an idea is your own or from a source?

a)

Assume it's your own and use it freely

b)

Give credit to the source just in case

c)

Ignore the idea completely

d)

Use it without any citation

10.

What is the role of footnotes and endnotes as mentioned in the video?

a)

To provide additional information unrelated to the main text

b)

To list sources at the bottom of a page or at the end of a report

c)

To summarize the main points of the text

d)

To replace the need for a bibliography