Understanding Plagiarism in Academic, Professional, and Creative Contexts

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What is the definition of plagiarism?

The act of citing sources incorrectly in a reference list
The act of using someone else's words, ideas, or work without proper acknowledgment or citation (correct)
The act of including too many direct quotes in a paper
The act of not including a reference list at the end of a paper

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

Paraphrasing someone else's ideas without giving credit (correct)
Citing sources correctly in the reference list
Summarizing the main points of a research article in your own words
Quoting a passage and properly attributing it to the original author

What is the purpose of citations in a text?

To ensure the reader can easily locate the original source
To indicate the source of the referenced information (correct)
To provide a comprehensive list of all the works consulted
To organize the references in alphabetical order by author's last name

Where should references be located in a document?

At the end of the document, separate from the main body (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a form of plagiarism?

Citing sources correctly in the reference list (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should references be arranged in the reference list?

In alphabetical order by the author's last name (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered unethical and dishonest in academic, professional, and creative contexts?

Plagiarism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT covered under the definition of plagiarism?

Original ideas and concepts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a disciplinary offence under the regulations for examinations?

Intentional or reckless plagiarism (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required when incorporating someone else's words or ideas into your own work?

Copy the original work verbatim without attribution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of footnotes in research?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

Paraphrasing without citing the original source (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most important reasons for representing the work of other researchers and your own research fairly and accurately?

To avoid bias and present findings honestly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What style is typically used in academic writing, and why?

Formal style, to present research consistently for objective assessment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of clear and precise language in academic writing?

Being as specific as possible (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of structuring an academic text coherently?

To organize ideas and develop a focused argument (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role do sources play in academic writing?

They support claims and provide evidence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the collaborative nature of academic writing imply?

Work builds on previous research by other academics (C) Signup and view all the answers