Test Your Knowledge: Avoiding Plagiarism Quiz!
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If I am accused of plagiarism, I could face the following:
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A failing grade for the assignment
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A failing grade for the course
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Explusion from the University
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The destruction of my professional reputation
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All of the above
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This Plagiarism quiz will allow you to test your knowledge and learn about the concepts from each part of the tutorial which includes Ethics, Quoting, Paraphrasing, summarizing as well as media and images. Read the questions carefully and answer. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
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I have very little time to write a paper for my class. I wrote an essay about a similar topic last year. I can use part of it for my new assignment.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
You need to seek permission from your professor and cite the information taken from the other assignment.Rate this question:
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I want to use a photograph taken by someone else in my project. If I use a graphics program to change the photograph I do not need to seek permission from the original creator.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Changing a photograph using a graphics program does not exempt one from seeking permission from the original creator. Regardless of any modifications made, the original creator still holds the copyright to the photograph. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain permission from the original creator before using their photograph in a project, even if it has been altered.Rate this question:
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It is ok to quote someone directly in my paper as long as I:
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Put quotation marks around the quote and add the in-text notation
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Have not quoted them in other papers I have written
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Put a full citation for the original in my references list
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Both a and c
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A. Both a and cExplanation
The correct answer is "Both a and c". This means that it is permissible to quote someone directly in a paper as long as quotation marks are used around the quote and an in-text notation is added. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the person being quoted has not been quoted in other papers written by the author, and to provide a full citation for the original source in the references list.Rate this question:
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When I paraphrase (rewrite about the same length but in my own words) what someone else has written I don’t have to write an in-text citation or include the citation it in my list of references.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
When paraphrasing someone else's work, it is still necessary to provide an in-text citation to give credit to the original source. Additionally, the paraphrased work should be included in the list of references at the end of the document. This is important to avoid plagiarism and to acknowledge the ideas and information that were borrowed from another author.Rate this question:
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Who or what resources are available to you as a student of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for help in avoiding plagiarism?
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The University Libraries
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The UNLV Writing Center
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Your professors
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
See this link for additional information: library.unlv.edu/help/integrityRate this question:
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Plagiarism is only considered academic dishonesty if it is intentional.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Plagiarism can occur both intentionally and unintentionally. Even if you accidentally forget to cite a source or paraphrase improperly, it is still considered plagiarism. It is crucial to understand proper citation methods and paraphrasing techniques to avoid plagiarism, regardless of intent.Rate this question:
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It is important to properly cite the resources in your project beacause:
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The citation points helps the reader locate the resources quickly.
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Not citing your work could result in the author being accused of plagiarism.
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Both A & B
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A. Both A & BExplanation
Properly citing resources in a project is important because it helps the reader locate the resources quickly and also prevents the author from being accused of plagiarism. By citing sources, the reader can easily access the original material and verify the information provided. Additionally, failing to cite work can lead to accusations of plagiarism, which is a serious ethical violation in academic and professional settings. Therefore, both points A and B are valid reasons for why it is important to properly cite resources in a project.Rate this question:
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What is the correct style format to use for papers?
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MLA
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MLA or APA
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Chicago
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Each class uses a different style depending on the method selected by the professor.
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A. Each class uses a different style depending on the method selected by the professor.Explanation
The correct style format for papers varies depending on the class and the professor's preference. Different classes may require different style formats such as MLA, APA, or Chicago. Therefore, there is no one correct style format to use for papers, and it is important to follow the specific guidelines provided by each professor.Rate this question:
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It is easier to copy and paste ideas of other people into Microsoft Word. Professors do not have any tools to find out that I have plagiarized.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
There are many plagiarism detection strategies that can be utilized to determine if papers or passages in papers have been plagiarized from other sources like detection software, Internet checking and links to information on the Internet that appear in a paper.Rate this question:
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