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Ethical Writing RDL2 Week 5.1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is ethical writing according to Kolin (2002)?

a)

Creative and imaginative

b)

Persuasive and influential

c)

Complex and verbose

d)

Clear, accurate, fair, and honest

2.

Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue related to writing?

a)

Formatting

b)

Language use

c)

Plagiarism

d)

Fraud

3.

What is plagiarism?

a)

Using your own ideas

b)

Taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own

c)

Citing sources correctly

d)

Paraphrasing without credit

4.

What type of plagiarism involves deception?

a)

Blatant Plagiarism

b)

Technical Plagiarism

c)

Minimal Plagiarism

d)

Accidental Plagiarism

5.

What is technical plagiarism?

a)

Deliberate deception

b)

Failing to follow accepted methods of using sources

c)

Copying without citation

d)

Using public domain works

6.

What should a writer avoid in language use?

a)

Complex sentences

b)

Formal language

c)

Racially charged language

d)

Technical jargon

7.

According to the text, ethical writing reflects what?

a)

Creative expression

b)

Ethical practice

c)

Personal beliefs

d)

Cultural norms

8.

What is the consequence of blatant plagiarism?

a)

Accidental failure

b)

Loss of credibility

c)

Increased creativity

d)

Improved grades

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of ethical writing?

a)

Vague

b)

Deceptive

c)

Honest

d)

Ambiguous

10.

What is the primary focus of ethical writing?

a)

Popularity

b)

Clarity and honesty

c)

Complexity

d)

Entertainment

11.

What does the writer have a responsibility to be sensitive to?

a)

Their own opinions

b)

Personal experiences

c)

The sensibilities of the audience

d)

Current trends

12.

Which of the following is an example of language use that should be avoided?

a)

Gender-neutral terms

b)

Sexist language

c)

Respectful language

d)

Inclusive language

13.

What is the goal of ethical writing?

a)

To entertain readers

b)

To reflect ethical practice

c)

To impress the audience

d)

To gain recognition

14.

What is a potential outcome of failing to cite sources correctly?

a)

Improved writing skills

b)

Enhanced creativity

c)

Increased trust

d)

Accidental plagiarism

15.

What does Kolin (2002) suggest about ethical writing?

a)

It is subjective

b)

It is a reflection of ethical practice

c)

It is not necessary for fiction

d)

It is only important in academia