Know All About Plagiarism - Writing Quiz

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1. Which information needs a citation?

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The information that needs a citation is "52,950 unaccompanied homeless youth were supported through school based on programs in 2018-19." This statement presents a specific statistic and timeframe, so it would require a credible source to back up the claim.

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Know All About Plagiarism - Writing Quiz - Quiz

Plagiarism is the representation of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work. In educational contexts, there are differing definitions of plagiarism depending on the institution. Know all about plagiarism in this Writing Quiz!

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2. Which information needs a citation?

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The information that needs a citation is "86% of internet users have taken steps online to remove or mask their digital footprints." This statistic is a specific claim that requires a source to back it up. Without a citation, it is difficult to verify the accuracy and reliability of this information.

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3. Which information needs a citation?

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The statement "The Supreme Court ruling for Brown v. the Board of Education states, 'Radical discrimination in public education is unconstitutional.'" needs a citation because it is a specific claim about a legal ruling. In order to verify the accuracy of this statement, it is necessary to provide a citation or reference to the source of this information.

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4. You are guilty of plagiarism if you:

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Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit. In this case, using the work of another and labeling it as your own is considered plagiarism. This means that you are taking credit for someone else's work and presenting it as if it were your own creation. This is a clear violation of academic and ethical standards, as it involves dishonesty and intellectual theft.

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5. Information provided in your essay must be referenced in all of the following cases except:

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The correct answer is when the information describes common knowledge. Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and accepted by the general public. It includes facts that can be easily found in multiple sources and are not subject to debate or interpretation. Therefore, there is no need to reference common knowledge as it is already widely known and accepted.

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6. Which is considered "padding" a bibliography?

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Padding a bibliography refers to including sources that you did not actually consult but believe would be relevant to your research paper. This means adding references to your bibliography to make it appear longer or more comprehensive, even though you did not actually use or reference those sources in your research. This practice is generally considered unethical and dishonest, as it misrepresents the extent of your research and can be misleading to readers.

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7. It is considered appropriate to paraphrase by altering a few of the exact words of an author.

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Paraphrasing involves restating someone else's words or ideas using your own words, while still maintaining the original meaning. It is not considered appropriate to alter a few of the exact words of an author while paraphrasing, as this can lead to misinterpretation or distortion of the original message. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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8. It is considered insufficient to cite sources for your work through a reference page alone.  Why?

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By only providing a reference page, it is insufficient to indicate where each source was used in the essay. This means that the reader will not know which works were consulted during the writing process. Additionally, the bibliography does not provide specific page references for the portions of the sources that were actually used. Therefore, option 4 is the correct answer as it highlights the failure to indicate the specific usage of each source.

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Which information needs a citation?
Which information needs a citation?
Which information needs a citation?
You are guilty of plagiarism if you:
Information provided in your essay must be referenced in all of the...
Which is considered "padding" a bibliography?
It is considered appropriate to paraphrase by altering a few of the...
It is considered insufficient to cite sources for your work through a...
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