CITI Plagiarism Flashcards for Ethical Writing

Questions and Answers

Ethical writing and scholarship is based on an implicit contract between the author and readers, whereby readers assume that what they read is accurate, has been written by the author, and has: ______

not been disseminated before unless noted otherwise.

Which one of the following is most likely to constitute an act of plagiarism?

Paraphrasing someone else's idea with citation

Using a common knowledge fact

Copying someone else's text word-for-word without using quotation marks and adding a citation (correct)

Summarizing an idea with attribution

What is the primary way to determine whether an idea constitutes 'common knowledge'?

Whether there is an expectation that the readers and the author would be very familiar with the material.

According to federal research misconduct policies, what is the maximum number of consecutive words that one can use before it is classified as plagiarism?

There is no official federal standard for the number of consecutive words that can be used. Signup and view all the answers

When authors summarize the work of others, they typically should:

Provide a condensed (shorter) version of the original material. Signup and view all the answers

Proper paraphrasing of a sentence written by someone else may be accomplished by:

Using your own words and writing voice to express the idea conveyed in the sentence. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes how plagiarism has been defined in this module?

Plagiarism applies not only to ideas that are found in print but also those that are communicated verbally. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethical Writing and Scholarship

Ethical writing relies on a contract between authors and readers ensuring the content is accurate and original.
Readers expect the material has not been previously published unless stated.

Plagiarism Definition

Plagiarism includes copying text verbatim without quotation marks and citations.
Acts of plagiarism involve failing to attribute original authorship properly.

Common Knowledge

Common knowledge is determined by the familiarity expected between authors and readers regarding the material.

Federal Research Policies

No federal guideline defines a specific number of consecutive words that can be used without being classified as plagiarism.

Summarizing Works

Summarizing requires authors to provide a shorter rendition of the original content while maintaining the essence.

Proper Paraphrasing

Effective paraphrasing entails rephrasing the original sentence using one’s own language and voice to convey the same idea.

Understanding Plagiarism

Plagiarism encompasses both published ideas and those shared verbally, highlighting the need for proper attribution in all forms of communication.

Description

Test your knowledge on ethical writing and plagiarism with these flashcards. Learn key concepts and definitions related to academic integrity and proper scholarship practices. Perfect for students aiming to improve their writing standards.