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What is self-plagiarism?
What is self-plagiarism?
- Improperly paraphrasing another's work
- Copying someone else's work without credit
- Using your own previous work without citation (correct)
- Taking ideas from multiple sources without acknowledgment
Which type of plagiarism involves rephrasing someone else's ideas without using quotation marks?
Which type of plagiarism involves rephrasing someone else's ideas without using quotation marks?
- Mosaic plagiarism (correct)
- Accidental plagiarism
- Patchwork plagiarism
- Direct plagiarism
What is a characteristic of accidental plagiarism?
What is a characteristic of accidental plagiarism?
- It can arise from improper paraphrasing (correct)
- It is always intentional
- It only occurs with published works
- It includes proper citation
Which type of plagiarism is characterized by combining ideas from various sources into a new piece?
Which type of plagiarism is characterized by combining ideas from various sources into a new piece?
What defines direct plagiarism?
What defines direct plagiarism?
Which statement reflects the nature of plagiarism in academic settings?
Which statement reflects the nature of plagiarism in academic settings?
What percentage of students believed that creative writing exercises improved their written fluency?
What percentage of students believed that creative writing exercises improved their written fluency?
What does the phrase 'as cited in' imply when using a secondary citation?
What does the phrase 'as cited in' imply when using a secondary citation?
How should personal communications be cited in an APA style paper?
How should personal communications be cited in an APA style paper?
Which of the following is true regarding long quotations in APA style?
Which of the following is true regarding long quotations in APA style?
What is the maximum recommended percentage of a paper that should consist of direct quotations?
What is the maximum recommended percentage of a paper that should consist of direct quotations?
Which citation format is correct for multiple authors in secondary citations?
Which citation format is correct for multiple authors in secondary citations?
Which of these statements about the reference list is true?
Which of these statements about the reference list is true?
What should be done when a quotation is 40 words or longer?
What should be done when a quotation is 40 words or longer?
In APA format, which item is NOT required for in-text citations of personal communications?
In APA format, which item is NOT required for in-text citations of personal communications?
Which of the following statements is true regarding research gains from creative writing exercises?
Which of the following statements is true regarding research gains from creative writing exercises?
What is one primary reason a scientific paper gets rejected?
What is one primary reason a scientific paper gets rejected?
What is essential for improving the quality of research communication in a manuscript?
What is essential for improving the quality of research communication in a manuscript?
What tone should a good peer review maintain?
What tone should a good peer review maintain?
Which statement reflects a key aspect of the peer review process?
Which statement reflects a key aspect of the peer review process?
What ethical principle must be followed in scientific writing?
What ethical principle must be followed in scientific writing?
When reviewing a manuscript, what should the reviewer remember to do?
When reviewing a manuscript, what should the reviewer remember to do?
What should a reviewer do if they have doubts about a manuscript?
What should a reviewer do if they have doubts about a manuscript?
What is the primary purpose of including ethics-board approvals in a study?
What is the primary purpose of including ethics-board approvals in a study?
What technique can help avoid self-plagiarism in scientific writing?
What technique can help avoid self-plagiarism in scientific writing?
Regarding anonymity in peer reviews, what do most journals offer?
Regarding anonymity in peer reviews, what do most journals offer?
What does an effective manuscript review focus on?
What does an effective manuscript review focus on?
What should the first paragraph of the results section ideally include?
What should the first paragraph of the results section ideally include?
Why is it important to summarize complex scientific data accurately?
Why is it important to summarize complex scientific data accurately?
Which of the following is the best method for communicating quantitative data?
Which of the following is the best method for communicating quantitative data?
How should subsequent paragraphs in the results section be structured?
How should subsequent paragraphs in the results section be structured?
What does the discussion section of a paper focus on?
What does the discussion section of a paper focus on?
Which of these statements is true regarding the results section?
Which of these statements is true regarding the results section?
When writing the results section, how should data presentation be approached?
When writing the results section, how should data presentation be approached?
What is a common issue faced when reusing methods text in scientific writing?
What is a common issue faced when reusing methods text in scientific writing?
What should be included in the results section to enhance readers' confidence?
What should be included in the results section to enhance readers' confidence?
What is the maximum cloud storage available in the free version of Mendeley Reference Manager?
What is the maximum cloud storage available in the free version of Mendeley Reference Manager?
Which citation style does APA 7th edition follow?
Which citation style does APA 7th edition follow?
In APA style, what must be included in in-text citations?
In APA style, what must be included in in-text citations?
What is the primary purpose of citing sources in your paper?
What is the primary purpose of citing sources in your paper?
What do readers use the reference list for in an APA-style paper?
What do readers use the reference list for in an APA-style paper?
For which fields is APA 7th edition citation style primarily used?
For which fields is APA 7th edition citation style primarily used?
What does APA stand for?
What does APA stand for?
Which of the following does NOT need to be documented in your paper according to APA guidelines?
Which of the following does NOT need to be documented in your paper according to APA guidelines?
What information should be included every time a source is used in an APA citation?
What information should be included every time a source is used in an APA citation?
Study Notes
Pricing and Free Version
- Free Version offers up to 2GB of cloud storage for users.
Starting with Mendeley Reference Manager
- User-friendly access to manage references efficiently.
APA References
- APA7 is an 'author-date' citation style common in multidisciplinary contexts.
- In-text citations must include the author's name and the publication date, followed by a reference list for detailed source information.
Citation Guidelines
- Significant points from the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual address documentation and standard citation practices.
- Secondary citations: Identify the original source when quoted in another work, using "as cited in" for the referencing source.
- Personal communications (emails, interviews) should only appear as in-text citations and not in the reference list.
Quoting in APA
- Block quotations (40+ words) require indenting five spaces and double-spacing without quotation marks.
- Direct quotations should not exceed 10% of any paper, with formal research often utilizing no quotations.
Reference List
- Includes all cited sources with emphasis on ethics-board approvals for human research.
- Should enable readers to replicate or verify findings to establish credibility.
Self-Plagiarism
- Avoid reusing substantial portions of previous work in new papers.
- Strategies include summarizing methods and citing older works for detailed explanations.
Results Section
- Present results clearly and concisely, focusing on the main findings.
- Use tables, figures, and graphics for effective quantitative communication.
Discussion Section
- Interpret the implications of results relative to research objectives.
- Manuscripts can be rejected due to lack of originality or inadequacy in reported results.
Peer Review Process
- Reviews must be objective, critical of work but not the author, focusing on concrete suggestions for improvement.
- Reviewers may choose to remain anonymous or disclose their identity.
Ethics in Writing
- Must adhere to ethical principles including avoiding plagiarism, which is the appropriation of others' ideas or words without proper citation.
- Plagiarism considered an academic offense, typically addressed by educational institutions.
Common Types of Plagiarism
- Direct Plagiarism: Copying another's work verbatim without credit.
- Self-Plagiarism: Republishing one's own previous work without acknowledgment.
- Mosaic Plagiarism: Paraphrasing without proper attribution while maintaining original structure.
- Accidental Plagiarism: Failing to cite sources due to careless paraphrasing.
- Patchwork Plagiarism: Compiling stolen ideas or phrases from multiple sources into a new work.
Consequences of Plagiarism
- Repercussions can involve academic penalties or reputational damage in academic and professional settings.
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Discover how to get started with Mendeley Reference Manager and learn about its free version and cloud storage options. This quiz covers the essentials of using Mendeley, including APA references and citation styles.
