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Which of the following is the best definition for plagiarism?
- Plagiarism is the act of passing off another's work or product as your own.
- Plagiarism is the careful and correct documentation of research in your essay.
- Plagiarism is the intentional act of cheating on a test in the testing center.
- Plagiarism is the act of spreading diseases (such as the plague) through improper hand washing.
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Which of the following is NOT a form of plagiarism?
- Claiming that any portion of another person's writing or ideas is your own work.
- Summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting from sources without accurately citing information.
- Using information from a source in a way that is inconsistent with the original author's intentions.
- Using common knowledge information in your paper without documenting your source.
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Some benefits of citing sources include:
- Maintaining credibility as an author.
- Helping your reader locate your research materials to continue the research process.
- Feeling pride and ownership of your work.
- All of the above.
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Which of the following is NOT a typically accepted format for documenting academic papers?
- MLA
- APA
- Turabian
- Arabian
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Which of the following is NOT a situation that requires documentation?
- When using common knowledge facts.
- When summarizing.
- When paraphrasing.
- When quoting.
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What does it mean to paraphrase?
- Paraphrasing is using the exact same words as the original author.
- Paraphrasing is restating the original author's ideas using your own words.
- Paraphrasing is briefly stating the original author's main ideas.
- Paraphrasing is an extreme sport where you sail over the water attached to a large parachute.
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A summary differs from a paraphrase in that it:
- Does not need to be cited.
- Is shorter than a paraphrase and focuses on the original author's main points.
- Is not allowed in academic writing.
- Has more information than what is found in the original text.
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A direct quote consists of:
- The specific words and sentences used by a source.
- Information you read in your material.
- Information you hear directly from a source.
- A sentence directed explicitly at the reader of your paper.
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Plagiarism can either be intentional or unintentional.
- True
- False
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Buying a paper on the internet means that it is mine; therefore, using it is not plagiarism.
- True
- False
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Information and quotations taken from television and radio reports do not need to be cited.
- True
- False
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If I don't know how to cite a source, I can make up my own format as long as I remain consistent in my paper.
- True
- False
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I must cite information and quotations taken directly from a class lecture.
- True
- False
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As long as I have documentation, I can use the exact words of another author without using quotation marks.
- True
- False
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The sentence--George Washington was the first president of the United States--is an example of:
- Common Knowledge
- Paraphrasing
- Summarizing
- Direct Quotation