Quiz On Plagiarism In Academic Research

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  • 1. 

    What is Plagiarism?

    • A.

      Using words or ideas of another author/researcher without citing the source

    • B.

      Paraphrasing original content and not citing it

    • C.

      Using your own previous works without proper acknowledgment

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit. This can involve directly using another author's work without citing the source, paraphrasing original content without acknowledging the original author, or even using one's own previous works without proper acknowledgment. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all these actions constitute plagiarism.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these tools does not aid in plagiarism detection?

    • A.

      PlagScan

    • B.

      IThenticate

    • C.

      Turnitin

    • D.

      Zotero

    Correct Answer
    D. Zotero
    Explanation
    Zotero is not a tool that aids in plagiarism detection. It is a reference management software that helps users organize and cite their research sources. While PlagScan, iThenticate, and Turnitin are all plagiarism detection tools that compare submitted work against a database of existing sources to identify potential instances of plagiarism.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these is not a form of plagiarism?

    • A.

      Duplicate publication

    • B.

      Patchwriting

    • C.

      Fair Use

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Fair Use
    Explanation
    Fair Use is not a form of plagiarism because it is a legal concept that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. It is a defense against copyright infringement and is based on the principle of promoting freedom of expression and the advancement of knowledge. Fair Use allows for the use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research, as long as the use is considered fair and does not harm the market value of the original work.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these situations would not result in plagiarism?

    • A.

      A. Including a generally known fact without providing a reference

    • B.

      B. Submitting your research for publication to multiple journals

    • C.

      C. Adding quotation marks and providing a citation when using words from another author’s work

    • D.

      D. Both A & C

    Correct Answer
    D. D. Both A & C
    Explanation
    In this question, the correct answer is d. Both A & C. This means that both situation A (including a generally known fact without providing a reference) and situation C (adding quotation marks and providing a citation when using words from another author's work) would not result in plagiarism. Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit. In situation A, since the fact is generally known, it does not require a reference. In situation C, by using quotation marks and providing a citation, the author is acknowledging the source and giving credit, which avoids plagiarism.

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  • 5. 

    Do you need to cite information if It was taken from websites like Nature News?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    If the information was taken from websites like Nature News, it is necessary to cite the information. Citing the source is important to give credit to the original author or researcher and to avoid plagiarism. Additionally, citing the source allows readers to verify the information and access the original article for further reading.

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