8.3 Avoiding Plagiarism

• What is the definition of plagiarism?

  Using ideas without credit
• The two primary types of plagiarism are intentional and unintentional
• What is an example of unintentional plagiarism?

  Incorrectly quoting a source
• What is paraphrasing without citation?

  Rewriting ideas without credit
• Match the type of plagiarism with its definition:

  Copy-and-Paste ↔️ Copying text directly from a source

  Paraphrasing ↔️ Rewriting someone else's ideas without citation

  Auto-Plagiarism ↔️ Reusing one's own previously submitted work
• What is an example of unauthorized collaboration?

  Submitting a group project as individual work
• In-text citations clearly signal the source within the text and are concise.


  True
• What is the purpose of paraphrasing in avoiding plagiarism?

  Rewording source information
• Plagiarism involves representing someone else's creations as your own, intentionally or unintentionally.


  True
• Quotation marks involve using the exact words from a source.


  True
• What is the purpose of paraphrasing in academic writing?

  To explain concepts simply
• Plagiarism is the act of using another person's ideas, words, or work without giving proper credit
• Match the forms of plagiarism with their descriptions:

  Copying text ↔️ Using another's work verbatim

  Paraphrasing without citation ↔️ Rewording ideas without credit

  Reusing ideas ↔️ Submitting previous work as new
• Plagiarism can lead to academic failure, legal issues, and professional damage
• Intentional plagiarism involves awareness and intent to deceive.


  True
• Match the common types of plagiarism with their examples:

  Copy-and-paste plagiarism ↔️ Copying from Wikipedia without citation

  Paraphrasing without citation ↔️ Rewording a news article without credit

  Unauthorized collaboration ↔️ Working on an individual exam with others

  Auto-plagiarism ↔️ Reusing a past essay without referencing it
• Accurately citing sources is essential for avoiding plagiarism and maintaining academic integrity
• What is the purpose of a bibliography in academic writing?

  Comprehensive source list
• Quotation marks are used to emphasize specific phrases or ideas from a source.


  True
• Primary sources provide first-hand accounts or raw data
• Using both primary and secondary sources builds a comprehensive understanding.


  True
• What is the primary goal of using plagiarism detection software?

  Ensure originality and integrity
• What is an example of intentional plagiarism?

  Copying paragraphs without citation
• What is copy-and-paste plagiarism?

  Copying text without citation
• Plagiarism involves using another person's ideas, words, or work without giving proper credit
• Unintentional plagiarism involves deliberate intent to deceive.

  False
• In-text citations are placed directly in the text
• What is the purpose of quotation marks in avoiding plagiarism?

  Using exact words from a source
• It is essential to always cite your sources, regardless of whether you quote or paraphrase
• What are two vital techniques for avoiding plagiarism?

  Quotation marks and paraphrasing
• Using quotation marks is essential for directly including specific phrases or passages
• Citing sources is only necessary when using quotation marks.

  False
• What is the definition of plagiarism?

  Using work without credit
• Can plagiarism be unintentional?

  Yes
• What are the two primary types of plagiarism?

  Intentional and unintentional
• Unintentional plagiarism occurs when a source is not cited due to negligence
• What is auto-plagiarism?

  Reusing own work without credit
• In-text citations provide immediate source references within the text.

  True
• Consistency in citation methods is crucial for maintaining academic integrity
• What is the key difference between quotation marks and paraphrasing?

  Exact words vs. own words