Plagiarism Lesson Quiz

Which of the following is one way we can avoid plagiarism?

Choose the best answer.

• Put quotation marks around most phrases in the paper.

• Cite your sources.

• Don't use any outside sources.

• Avoid reading any material about the topic.

What is plagiarism?

• Sneaking class notes into a test situation.

• Quoting from an author's work.

• Passing off someone else's ideas or work as your own.

• Copying answers from another student's test.

Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid plagiarism?

• Supporting your own ideas with attributed sources.

• Using other authors' ideas sparingly.

• Avoiding the use of quotation marks.

• Conveying the ideas of others with attribution.

What are the two types of plagiarism?

• Lawful and unlawful.

• Discreet and indiscreet.

• Intentional and unintentional.

• Official and unofficial.

Which of the following traits can students develop that

negates the need for plagiarism?

• The use of a broad range of sources.

• Confidence in their own ideas.

• Practice in word processing, especially punctuation.

• An attention to detail.

What is 'common knowledge?'

• Information from your class notes.

• Information conveyed on television or the Internet.

• Information that your parents taught you.

• Information that can be found in numerous sources.

Which of the following is not one way to avoid plagiarism?

• Accurately convey the meaning of the original source while using proper citations.

• Put quotation marks around any exact phrases borrowed from others.

• Avoid reading any academic sources on your topic before writing your essay.

• Paraphrase others' ideas in your own words, then cite the source at the end of the paraphrase in accordance with proper citation guidelines.

Why is intentional plagiarism considered worse than unintentional plagiarism?

• It is more common among students.

• It requires deception and premeditation.

• It costs money.

• It takes more time.

Which of the following is not a common reason for plagiarism?

• Lack of intellectual investment

• Procrastination

• Tardiness

• Lack of perceived consequences

Which of the following is not considered plagiarism?

• Only changing a few words or phrases from the original source without proper citation.

• Buying a pre-written research paper.

• Using a reusable stock essay.

• Writing your paper fifteen minutes before class.