Avoiding Plagiarism in the Workplace

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What is the reason for understanding how to quote, paraphrase, and summarize in writing?

To plagiarize someone else's work

To show off one's writing skills

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

To confuse readers with unrelated information

What is plagiarism according to the text?

Giving credit to the original writer

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

Summarizing someone else's work with credit

Paraphrasing someone else's work without credit

What was the student's mistake in the example given by the professor?

He didn't source the information (correct)

He gave credit to the original writer

He summarized the rap lyrics

He paraphrased the rap lyrics

What is the purpose of quoting in research writing?

To use word-for-word information from a source and give credit to the original writer Signup and view all the answers

Why do incidents of plagiarism run rampant in the classroom?

Because students don't understand how to credit their sources Signup and view all the answers

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

It's not sourced Signup and view all the answers

What is the professor's goal in offering tips on quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing?

To help students understand how to credit their sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

Summarizing presents only main ideas, while paraphrasing provides more details Signup and view all the answers

Why is sourcing necessary in academic papers?

To add credibility and support to the paper Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of quoting in academic papers?

To provide an exact match of the original text and attribute it to the original source Signup and view all the answers

What should a writer do when paraphrasing a source?

Rearrange similar text and maintain the main ideas Signup and view all the answers

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

A paraphrase is a rewritten version of the original text Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to attribute sources in academic papers?

To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of summarizing in academic papers?

To condense the main ideas into a shorter overview Signup and view all the answers

When should a writer use summarizing in academic papers?

When presenting main ideas in a concise manner is necessary Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Giving Credit to Your Sources

Understanding how to quote, paraphrase, and summarize is crucial for writing in the workplace and academic settings.
These skills help support claims and add credibility to one's work.

The Importance of Proper Sourcing

Plagiarism is stealing someone else's work and portraying it as one's own.
Proper sourcing is essential to avoid plagiarism and maintain academic integrity.

Quoting

Quoting involves using word-for-word information from a source and giving credit to the original writer.
A quotation must be an exact match and be attributed to the original source author.
Quoting can be used to support a main idea or create a mood in a paper.

Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing involves restating the original material in one's own words while maintaining the main ideas.
To paraphrase effectively, one must:
- Put the text into their own words.
- Avoid copying the text.
- Rearrange similar text.
- Ensure all important points are included.
Paraphrasing is different from summarizing as it condenses information but offers more than just a summary of main ideas.

Summarizing

Summarizing involves transferring written information into a writer's own words in a very short summary.
The difference between summarizing and paraphrasing is that a summary only presents the main ideas in a very short overview.
Like quoting and paraphrasing, the final summary must be attributed to the original source.

Reasons to Source

Sourcing is necessary to write legitimate and accepted papers in work and school.
It adds credibility and support by incorporating experts and direct quotes.
It allows the writer to showcase other points of view within a paper.
It provides the ability to focus and expand upon certain points or explanations.

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Test your skills in quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing for credible writing in the workplace. Learn how to support your claims and avoid plagiarism. Improve your academic and professional writing abilities.