Plagiarism Quiz For Middle School Students
A simple quiz on plagiarism for middle school students.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
You do not have to cite the source of information that is considered "common knowledge".
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True! Information that is common knowledge, such as the fact that George Washington was the 1st President of the United States, is common knowledge and does not need to be cited within your paper.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is it called when you steal the words or ideas from another person without giving credit to the author?
Correct Answer
plagiarismExplanation
Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's words, ideas, or work without acknowledging the original author or giving proper credit. It involves copying or paraphrasing content and presenting it as one's own. Plagiarism is considered unethical and a form of intellectual theft, as it violates the rights of the original creator and undermines the principles of academic integrity and honesty.Rate this question:
- 3.
Quoting directly from a source is acceptable if you __________.
- A.
Tell your friend.
- B.
Put the words in quotation marks and cite the source of information.
- C.
Use cut and paste.
Correct Answer
B. Put the words in quotation marks and cite the source of information.Explanation
You must ALWAYS put quotes around the words you use from another source and provide the parenthetical citation as well as bibliographic citation at the end of the paper. Avoid using too much cut and paste to avoid plagiarizing.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When you put the words of others into your own words you are doing what?
Correct Answer
paraphrasingExplanation
Paraphrasing is the act of rephrasing or restating the words or ideas of others in your own words. It involves understanding the original text and expressing it in a different way, while still maintaining the same meaning. Paraphrasing is commonly used to avoid plagiarism, to simplify complex ideas, or to provide a clearer explanation of someone else's thoughts.Rate this question:
- 5.
Citing a source within the text of your paper is called a/an ___________.
- A.
Works cited
- B.
Parenthetical citation
- C.
End note citation
Correct Answer
B. Parenthetical citationExplanation
Parenthetical citation is also sometimes referred to as "in-text" or "internal" citation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
To prevent plagiarism, you should copy directly from online sources or other students.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False! The best way to prevent plagiarism is to take notes using as little copy and paste as possible. Use your own handwriting or type in your own words.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A web page's address is called a _________.
- A.
Link
- B.
Citation
- C.
URL
Correct Answer
C. URLExplanation
URL stands for Uniform Resource LocatorRate this question:
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- 8.
The following is a proper example of an MLA parenthetical citation:In talking about her priorities, Hilary Clinton believes, "We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society" (Riddolls 11).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because it correctly demonstrates the format of an MLA parenthetical citation. The author's last name, Riddolls, is included along with the page number, 11, in parentheses after the quotation. This is the proper way to cite a source within the text of an MLA-style paper.Rate this question:
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- 9.
An easy way to cite sources and ensure proper format is to use ___________.
- A.
Easy Bib
- B.
Noodle Doodle
- C.
Son of Knight Machine
Correct Answer
A. Easy BibExplanation
Easy Bib and Knight Cite are the two most common online citation tools.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When you're not sure if you should cite a source, don't do anything and assume that you have not plagiarized.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False! When in doubt....CITE!!!Rate this question:
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