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?

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

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

    <p>To provide credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between paraphrasing and patchwriting?

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

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

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

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

    <p>All of the above are true</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Insomnia among teenagers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Volume 154, Issue 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To give proper credit to the original author and source of the information.</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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