Plagiarism and Citation Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the text?

To define the concept of integrating resources

To discuss the importance of citing sources

To provide guidelines for avoiding plagiarism (correct)

To explain the different referencing/citation styles

Which of the following is considered general common knowledge that does not require a citation?

Details about a famous historical figure (correct)

Specific facts about a field-specific topic

Information about a recent scientific discovery

A personal communication with a colleague

Which of the following citation styles is typically used in the field of Engineering?

MLA

Chicago/Turabian

APA

IEEE (correct)

What is the key difference between an in-text citation and a reference list entry?

In-text citations are included in the body of the text, while reference list entries are provided at the end of the document. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for citing sources in academic writing?

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

What is the key difference between paraphrasing and patchwriting?

Paraphrasing involves rewriting the original text in your own words, while patchwriting uses the same sentence structure and word choice as the original. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following is the correct way to cite the source material?

Include an in-text citation and a full reference in the bibliography Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the use of direct quotes in technical writing is correct?

All of the above are true Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the journal article cited in the information provided?

Insomnia among teenagers Signup and view all the answers

What is the year of publication for the journal article cited in the information provided?

2010 Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume and issue number of the journal article cited in the information provided?

Volume 154, Issue 3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between the two common types of plagiarism mentioned in the text?

The first type involves using someone else's words without proper attribution, while the second type involves using someone else's ideas without proper attribution. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a good practice for effectively paraphrasing and summarizing sources?

Patchwriting, or closely imitating the original source's wording and sentence structure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of citing sources, according to the information provided in the text?

To give proper credit to the original author and source of the information. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST way to integrate sources into your own writing, according to the information provided in the text?

Any combination of directly quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing sources, as long as in-text citations are provided. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key distinction between word plagiarism and idea plagiarism?

Word plagiarism involves using another author's exact words or phrases without attribution, while idea plagiarism involves presenting an idea from another source without citing the author and year. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a good practice for avoiding plagiarism?

Patchwriting, or closely imitating the original source's wording and sentence structure. Signup and view all the answers

Plagiarism and Citation Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the text?

Which of the following is considered general common knowledge that does not require a citation?

Which of the following citation styles is typically used in the field of Engineering?

What is the key difference between an in-text citation and a reference list entry?

What is the main reason for citing sources in academic writing?

What is the key difference between paraphrasing and patchwriting?

According to the information provided, which of the following is the correct way to cite the source material?

Which of the following statements about the use of direct quotes in technical writing is correct?

What is the title of the journal article cited in the information provided?

What is the year of publication for the journal article cited in the information provided?

What is the volume and issue number of the journal article cited in the information provided?

What is the primary distinction between the two common types of plagiarism mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT considered a good practice for effectively paraphrasing and summarizing sources?

What is the primary purpose of citing sources, according to the information provided in the text?

Which of the following is the BEST way to integrate sources into your own writing, according to the information provided in the text?

Which of the following is a key distinction between word plagiarism and idea plagiarism?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a good practice for avoiding plagiarism?

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