Understanding Plagiarism and Proper Citation Quiz
Take this quiz to understand plagiarism, citation styles, consequences, and best practices for academic integrity.
#1
What is plagiarism?
Quoting a source without proper citation
Using someone else's ideas without permission or proper acknowledgment
Copying word-for-word from a source without citation
All of the above
#2
Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism?
Paraphrasing someone else's work without citation
Quoting directly from a source with proper citation
Using common knowledge without citation
Creating original content without references
#3
What is the purpose of citation?
To give credit to the original author or creator
To avoid accusations of plagiarism
To enable readers to locate the original sources
All of the above
#4
Which style guide is commonly used for citation in humanities and social sciences?
APA (American Psychological Association)
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Chicago Manual of Style
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
#5
What is the consequence of committing plagiarism?
Academic penalties such as failing the assignment or course
Damage to one's reputation
Legal repercussions
All of the above
#6
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use someone else's work without proper citation?
The work is available online for free
The author is well-known and their work is widely recognized
The work is considered common knowledge
The author is deceased
#7
What should you do if you are unsure whether you need to cite a source?
Err on the side of caution and cite it
Assume it's not necessary unless explicitly stated by your instructor
Avoid using the source altogether
Ask your instructor or a librarian for guidance
#8
What is self-plagiarism?
Copying one's own work without citation
Reusing one's own work without acknowledgment
Paraphrasing one's own previous work without citation
All of the above
#9
Which of the following is an acceptable way to paraphrase a source?
Change a few words and keep the same sentence structure
Use synonyms and restructure the sentence
Use quotation marks around the original text
Combine multiple sources into one passage
#10
What is the term used for providing incorrect information intentionally in a citation?
Misattribution
Falsification
Fabrication
Misrepresentation
#11
What is the purpose of a citation manager tool?
To automatically generate citations in various styles
To organize and manage references for research projects
To check for plagiarism in written works
To provide summaries of academic articles
#12
In which situations is it permissible to reuse your own previously published work without citation?
When the previous work is a small portion of the current project
When the previous work has been substantially revised or expanded
When the previous work is cited in the current project
When the previous work is in the public domain
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