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WorksheetsEthical Writing RDL2 Week 5.1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is ethical writing according to Kolin (2002)?
Creative and imaginative
Persuasive and influential
Complex and verbose
Clear, accurate, fair, and honest
Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue related to writing?
Formatting
Language use
Plagiarism
Fraud
What is plagiarism?
Using your own ideas
Taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own
Citing sources correctly
Paraphrasing without credit
What type of plagiarism involves deception?
Blatant Plagiarism
Technical Plagiarism
Minimal Plagiarism
Accidental Plagiarism
What is technical plagiarism?
Deliberate deception
Failing to follow accepted methods of using sources
Copying without citation
Using public domain works
What should a writer avoid in language use?
Complex sentences
Formal language
Racially charged language
Technical jargon
According to the text, ethical writing reflects what?
Creative expression
Ethical practice
Personal beliefs
Cultural norms
What is the consequence of blatant plagiarism?
Accidental failure
Loss of credibility
Increased creativity
Improved grades
Which of the following is a characteristic of ethical writing?
Vague
Deceptive
Honest
Ambiguous
What is the primary focus of ethical writing?
Popularity
Clarity and honesty
Complexity
Entertainment
What does the writer have a responsibility to be sensitive to?
Their own opinions
Personal experiences
The sensibilities of the audience
Current trends
Which of the following is an example of language use that should be avoided?
Gender-neutral terms
Sexist language
Respectful language
Inclusive language
What is the goal of ethical writing?
To entertain readers
To reflect ethical practice
To impress the audience
To gain recognition
What is a potential outcome of failing to cite sources correctly?
Improved writing skills
Enhanced creativity
Increased trust
Accidental plagiarism
What does Kolin (2002) suggest about ethical writing?
It is subjective
It is a reflection of ethical practice
It is not necessary for fiction
It is only important in academia
