Ethics of Honest Research

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What is plagiarism primarily defined as?

Contributing original ideas to academic work

Collaborating with others on research projects

Using sources legally without permission

Using someone else's work without giving proper credit (correct)

Which of the following is not a reason given for documenting sources?

To exhibit creativity in referencing styles (correct)

To allow readers to track down original information

To show that you conducted thorough research

To protect yourself from accusations of plagiarism

What must be referenced when conducting research?

Your own ideas and opinions

Common knowledge

All diagrams and graphics obtained from sources (correct)

Personal experiences and anecdotes

Which of the following is a consequence of plagiarism?

Accusations and potential academic penalties Signup and view all the answers

When documenting sources in text, how should citation numbers be formatted?

In brackets and consecutively numbered Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about documenting sources?

Only direct quotes require documentation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects a key benefit of documenting sources?

It provides credit to the original authors Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an item that does not require citation?

Common knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to reference multiple sources in one paragraph?

Use semicolons to separate them. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about numbering sources is true?

Use the same number for all references to the same source. Signup and view all the answers

What formatting should be applied between separate references on the reference page?

Double-space between separate references. Signup and view all the answers

How should titles of journal articles be formatted in references?

In sentence case. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper way to format a book reference?

Author initials, book title in italics, publisher, and year. Signup and view all the answers

Which punctuation should follow a reference that is placed at the end of a quotation?

A period should be used after the reference. Signup and view all the answers

When citing a part of a book or article, how should the page numbers be listed?

With the abbreviation 'pp.' for multiple pages. Signup and view all the answers

What is an incorrect method of listing sources on a reference page?

Listing the same source multiple times. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethics of Honest Research

Plagiarism occurs when someone uses another person's work without giving proper credit.
Plagiarism can result from dishonesty, carelessness, laziness, or ignorance.

Avoiding Plagiarism

When conducting research, all information, including diagrams, ideas, facts, theories, findings, opinions, and graphics obtained from various sources must be documented.
Documentation ensures that proper credit is given to the original creators and avoids plagiarism.

Documenting Information Sources

Documenting information sources protects the original creators and provides credit for their work.
Documentation protects writers from accusations of plagiarism.
It demonstrates to readers that the author has conducted thorough research and is aware of current trends in the field.
It allows readers to locate the original source of information for further investigation.

Procedure for Documenting

Use consecutive numbers in brackets to reference sources in the text, starting with 1.
Insert the reference number at the end or within a sentence without changing the sentence's punctuation, leaving a space before the bracketed number.
Use page numbers when referencing specific parts of a book or article.
Use semicolons to separate multiple references within a single paragraph.
Once a source is numbered, use the same number throughout the text for that source.

Reference Page Format

Arrange references numerically by their first appearance in the text.
Use the authors' initials for their first names.
Single-space individual references, aligning the second or third line with the first.
Double-space between separate references.
End each entry with a period.
List every source once on the reference page, even if referenced multiple times in the paper.
For journal articles:
- Titles of journal articles should be written in sentence form.
- Use a common abbreviation for journal titles, if available. Otherwise, use the full title.

Reference Page Format Examples

**Book:**Conrad, C., & Poole, M. S. (2002). Strategic organizational communication (5th ed.). New York: Harcourt Press.
Journal Article: Tahir, N. M., Hussain, A., Samad, S. A., & Husain, H. (2007). Shock graph for representation and modeling of posture. ETRI Journal, 29(4), 507-514.

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This quiz explores the essential ethics surrounding honest research, highlighting the importance of avoiding plagiarism. It outlines effective documentation practices that ensure proper credit is given and protection against accusations of dishonesty. Gain a deeper understanding of how to conduct thorough research and maintain integrity in your work.