Understanding Research Ethics and Techniques

When is it necessary to cite a source in your research?

• Only when you use direct quotes

• When you summarize, paraphrase, or quote directly from a source

• Only when you use an image or graphic

• When the information is common knowledge

What does it mean to plagiarize?

• To use someone else's work without permission

• To summarize information from a source

• To use common knowledge without citing

• To use someone else's work without giving them credit

Which of the following is considered common knowledge and does not need to be cited?

• An analysis of a novel

• The date of the American Civil War

• A quote from a famous speech

• A summary of a scientific study

What is the purpose of using notecards in research?

• To plagiarize efficiently

• To keep track of sources and information

• To create a visual outline of your paper

• To avoid citing sources

Which of the following is an example of proper citation in a research paper?

• Mentioning the author's name in the text without any other information

• Including the author's name, title of the work, and page number in parentheses after the quote

• Using the title of the work only

• Writing the website URL after quoting from an online source

What is the main reason for summarizing information from a source instead of quoting it directly?

• To make the paper longer

• To demonstrate your understanding of the source

• To avoid copyright infringement

• To make the paper easier to write

Which of the following actions violates copyright laws?

• Summarizing a source with proper citation

• Using a copyrighted image without permission

• Citing a source in a bibliography

• Quoting a public domain text

How should an ellipsis be used when quoting a source?

• To add words for clarity

• To indicate omitted words from the original quote

• To separate citations

• To end a sentence

What information does a citation include?

• Only the author's name

• The author's name and the title of the work

• The author's name, title of the work, and publication details

• The title of the work and the page number

Why is it unethical to use graphic content from another source without proper citation or permission?

• Because it can be offensive to some audiences

• Because it violates copyright laws and disrespects the original creator's rights

• Because it makes the paper less credible

• Because it is considered common knowledge