Academic Integrity and e-Resources Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review?

To compile a list of books and articles only

To summarize research findings without analysis

To provide a critical evaluation of existing works on a topic (correct)

To evaluate personal opinions on the subject

What is the first step in the literature review process?

Literature search

Write and Revise

Evaluation, Analysis and Outline

Problem formation (correct)

How can a literature review contribute to future research?

By only focusing on recent studies and ignoring older works

By summarizing previous studies without any critique

By identifying gaps in previous scholarship and suggesting research directions (correct)

By creating a complete bibliography of all published materials

Which types of materials can be included in a literature review?

Scholarly journals, books, dissertations, and conference proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of a literature review in resolving conflicts?

To highlight conflicts and propose solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor to assess when determining which literature to include in a review?

The author's credentials and authority Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure clarity in a literature review?

Define major terms and use them as keywords for searches Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the conclusions drawn in a literature review?

Presenting personal opinions on the topic Signup and view all the answers

How should sources be organized in a literature review?

By trends, theories, or methods Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential element to identify when presenting a literature review?

Explaining similarities and differences between works Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main advantages of the electronic resources provided by CPCE Libraries?

Full-text access to over 16,000 electronic journals Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does WiseNews provide access to?

Full-text news articles from Hong Kong and Greater China Signup and view all the answers

Which material is least likely to be found in the electronic reference publications offered?

Full-length novels Signup and view all the answers

What information is important to identify a journal article when searching?

Volume, issue number, and page number Signup and view all the answers

How can students access electronic resources remotely?

Using their library ticket barcode and PIN Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the electronic resources available?

E-books on various subjects Signup and view all the answers

What limitation is mentioned for incoming SPEED students regarding access to e-resources?

Access only through desktop computers in PolyU Library Signup and view all the answers

What factor improves research effectiveness according to the content?

Being selective in reading Signup and view all the answers

What is a key method for finding relevant literature?

Consulting librarians and professors Signup and view all the answers

What does forward citation involve?

Finding papers that reference your key literature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes synthesis in the context of evaluating literature?

Combining parts of different arguments into a coherent perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is a common difficulty when researching literature?

Determining the most relevant studies to discard Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does writing about existing literature NOT typically include?

An overview of all literature without critique Signup and view all the answers

Why is critical thinking important when evaluating literature?

It allows for discernment of validity and authority Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the history of a topic?

It is essential for understanding the evolution of ideas Signup and view all the answers

When conducting research, what approach should you take?

Be systematic and selective Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of referencing in academic writing?

To acknowledge information sources used in writing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Turnitin is correct?

Turnitin compares submitted projects against various electronic sources. Signup and view all the answers

What does a high similarity statistic in Turnitin indicate?

Many direct quotes were likely used in the assignment. Signup and view all the answers

How does Turnitin detect potential plagiarism?

By turning assignments into 'digital chunks' and comparing these to known sources. Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a reason a student would fear charges of academic misconduct?

Submitting an assignment that shows consistent writing quality. Signup and view all the answers

What does a low similarity statistic in Turnitin imply?

There may be significant copying that went undetected. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does a student's unique writing style demonstrate?

A personal touch that can reveal academic integrity. Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of using poorly referenced direct quotes in an assignment?

It may lead to increased similarity statistics. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Searching e-resources

CPCE Libraries provide access to 40 databases covering all subject areas, including journals, dissertations, theses, abstracts, indexes, references and newspapers.
Over 16,000 full-text electronic journals are accessible through the Library Catalogue.
WiseNews provides access to more than 100 million full-text news articles from Hong Kong and Greater China.
Nearly 600 electronic references publications accessible.
These e-resources are accessible remotely via authentication, including library ticket barcode and PIN.

Referencing

APA 7th edition referencing system is standard for academic writing.
Referencing acknowledges information sources used in academic writing.
Refer to the “APA 7th edition Referencing Guide” from ELC, HK PolyU for further guidance.

Plagiarism and Turn-It-In

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service.
Turnitin works by turning student projects and assignments into digital chunks and compares them against electronic sources.
High similarity in Turnitin does not necessarily imply plagiarism, especially if direct quotes are fully acknowledged.
Low similarity in Turnitin does not necessarily imply non-plagiarism, as a small percentage of plagiarism might still be detected.

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Test your knowledge on the use of e-resources, proper referencing techniques in APA 7th edition, and understanding plagiarism detection through Turnitin. This quiz will help ensure you are well-informed about academic integrity and library resources.