Academic Integrity: Quoting and Citing Sources

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What is the main purpose of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing in workplace writing?

To confuse readers with complicated language

To add credibility to one's work and support claims (correct)

To showcase one's own writing skills

To avoid plagiarism

What is plagiarism according to the text?

Not using quotes correctly

Using someone else's ideas without credit

Stealing someone else's work and portraying it as your own (correct)

Improperly citing sources

Why is it essential to master quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing skills?

To prevent plagiarism and maintain credibility (correct)

To improve writing quality

To finish writing assignments quickly

To avoid academic penalties

What did the student in the example do wrong?

Failed to cite the rap artist's lyrics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quoting in research writing?

To support a main idea with word-for-word information Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue with the student's paper in the example?

The whole paper was plagiarized Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem the professor encounters in the classroom?

Students not understanding how to credit sources Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

Paraphrasing provides more detail than summarizing Signup and view all the answers

Why is sourcing important in academic writing?

It adds credibility and support by incorporating experts and direct quotes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of quoting a source in a paper?

To create a mood or set up the main idea Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for paraphrasing to be done correctly?

Offering credit to the original writer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a quotation and a paraphrase?

A quotation is a direct match, while a paraphrase is a rewording Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid copying the text when paraphrasing?

It is considered plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing in a paper?

To present the main ideas in a very short overview Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of incorporating other points of view in a paper?

It adds credibility and support to the writing Signup and view all the answers

Academic Integrity: Quoting and Citing Sources

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