Plagiarism Test

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Copying and pasting from an Internet article without a citation is considered plagiarism.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 2. 

    A famous statement such as "Eat, drink, and be merry" or "I have a dream" require a complete citation or may not be used.

    Correct Answer
    False. No.
    Explanation
    For the famous statement, you will likely mention the author if known, but you do not have to provide the entire source. For example, you may say: "Martin Luther King, Jr., said, "I have a dream," but you need not create a full citation.

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  • 3. 

    Plagiarism can be considered cheating.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Even if inadvertent, failing to give the originator of the idea, text, or image, etc., credit, can be considered cheating.

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  • 4. 

    Giving another source credit for information instead of the correct source can be called plagiarism.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    You will never be caught if you buy an essay from an essay company.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Even though the "cheat sites" say that an essay is written just for you, that is not true. The essays are sold again and again.

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  • 6. 

    Using pictures, charts, or graphs without a citation is okay.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False

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