Understanding Citation and Plagiarism

What is the primary purpose of citing sources in your assignments?

• To make your paper longer

• To give credit to original authors

• To confuse your readers

• To avoid writing your own ideas

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of information?

• Websites and blogs

• Personal opinions

• Newspapers and journal articles

• Books and theses

What is a consequence of plagiarism?

• Gaining extra credit

• Failing a course or assignment

• Receiving a scholarship

• Getting a promotion

Why is it important to fact-check information obtained from ChatGPT?

• To make it sound better

• To ensure accuracy and reliability

• To add more words

• To impress your teacher

In-text citations are used to:

• List all sources at the end of your paper

• Provide a summary of your paper

• Mention the source of specific information within your writing

• Replace the need for a reference list

Which citation style is commonly used in the field of psychology?

• MLA

• Vancouver

• APA

• Chicago

What is the main difference between in-text citations and reference lists?

• In-text citations are optional, while reference lists are mandatory

• In-text citations appear within the text, and reference lists appear at the end

• Reference lists are always longer than in-text citations

• In-text citations are only for books, while reference lists are for articles

What does the MLA style require in an in-text citation?

• Author's name and publication year

• Author's last name and page number

• Number in brackets

• Title of the work

Which of the following is a benefit of using page numbers in citations?

• It makes your paper look more professional

• It helps readers find the exact location of the information

• It adds unnecessary complexity

• It allows for more citations in a single sentence

In the Vancouver citation style, how are sources indicated in the text?

• By using the author's name

• By using numbers in brackets

• By writing out the full title

• By using footnotes