Understanding Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism

What is plagiarism?

• Sharing your work with friends

• Using information from the internet without permission

• Taking someone's work and saying it's your own

• Citing sources in your project

What can happen if you don't cite sources in your project?

• Nothing happens

• Your project will be shorter

• You could face trouble for plagiarism

• You might get a higher grade

Why do we need to cite sources in our projects?

• To make our work look more official

• Because it's a fun activity

• To fill up more pages in our project

• To give credit to the original authors

What information is included in a citation?

• The number of pages in the source

• Your name and date of birth

• The name of the author, title, and date it was created

• The color of the book cover

How can citations help your classmates or teacher?

• They can ignore them

• They can use them to find the sources themselves

• They make the project look complicated

• They help in getting extra credit

What is the purpose of creating citations?

• To make your project look professional

• To share where you found your information

• To impress your teacher

• To practice typing

Which of the following is NOT a reason to create citations?

• To increase the word count of your project

• To give credit to the original author

• To allow others to find the source easily

• To avoid plagiarism

Why is it important to follow a specific format in citations?

• To make it easier for others to find the sources

• Because each format has its own rules

• To confuse readers

• To make the project longer

What tool can help you create citations easily?

• A ruler

• Microsoft Word

• EasyBib

• A calculator

What shows you have found great sources for your project?

• A long bibliography

• Including citations in your research project

• Including many pictures

• Using big words in your project