Using someone else's work without giving credit

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

Copying a paragraph from a book without citation

What is self-plagiarism?

Using your own previous work without permission or citation

Which of the following is NOT a way to properly credit a source?

Copying a paragraph and changing a few words without citation

If you accidentally forget to cite a source, is it still plagiarism?

Yes, because plagiarism is using someone else's work without cred

What is the best definition of paraphrasing?

Summarizing an idea in your own words while citing the source

If you find information on the internet, do you need to cite it?

Yes, unless the information is common knowledge

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1
What is plagiarism?
Taking notes from a book
Writing in your own words
Using someone else's work without giving credit
Citing sources properly
2
Which of the following is considered common knowledge and does not require citation?
The capital of France is Paris
A detailed analysis of a Shakespeare play
A unique statistic from a research study
A direct quote from a famous author
3
Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
Copying a paragraph from a book without citation
Paraphrasing an article and citing the source
Writing about a topic based on personal experience
Using a quote with quotation marks and proper citation
4
What is self-plagiarism?
Copying someone else's work and claiming it as yours
Summarizing a text in your own words
Using your own previous work without permission or citation
Giving credit to sources incorrectly
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Which of the following is NOT a way to properly credit a source?
Including a bibliography or reference list
Copying a paragraph and changing a few words without citation
Summarizing in your own words and citing the source
Using quotation marks for direct quotes
6
If you accidentally forget to cite a source, is it still plagiarism?
No, if it was only a small part of the paper
Yes, because plagiarism is using someone else's work without cred
Only if the teacher finds out
No, because it was a mistake
7
What is a consequence of plagiarism in school or work?
Damaging one's reputation
Facing legal action or getting fired
All of the answers listed
Receiving a lower grade or failing an assignment
8
What is the best definition of paraphrasing?
Writing word-for-word from a book without using quotation marks
Summarizing an idea in your own words while citing the source
Taking credit for someone else's work
Copying and rearranging words from a source
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How can you avoid plagiarism?
Cite all sources properly
Copy and paste from different sources
Use information without checking its origin
Change a few words in a sentence and claim it as your own
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If you find information on the internet, do you need to cite it?
No, because everything online is free to use
No, if it is from Wikipedia
Only if it is from a website with a copyright notice
Yes, unless the information is common knowledge

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