Unethical Academic Practices Quiz

Explore ethical boundaries in academia. Identify and understand various unethical practices in education. Take the quiz now!

#1

Which of the following is considered an unethical academic practice?

Collaborating with classmates on a group project
Citing sources properly in a research paper
Submitting someone else's work as your own
Seeking clarification from a teacher
#2

What is the consequence of plagiarism in academic writing?

Rewards and recognition
Enhanced academic performance
Loss of credibility and disciplinary actions
Higher grades
#3

What is the term for using unauthorized aids during an exam?

Collaborative cheating
Exam misconduct
Unauthorized assistance
Academic dishonesty
#4

What is the term for using someone else's words or ideas without proper acknowledgment?

Ghostwriting
Plagiarism
Paraphrasing
Summarizing
#5

What is the term for using someone else's work as a foundation for your own without proper citation?

Plagiarism
Fabrication
Self-plagiarism
Paraphrasing
#6

What is the consequence of academic dishonesty?

High praise from peers
Increased job opportunities
Loss of academic integrity and reputation
Improved academic standing
#7

What is self-plagiarism?

Plagiarizing one's own work
Plagiarizing another person's work
Paraphrasing a source correctly
Creating original content
#8

What is contract cheating in academics?

Working together with classmates on assignments
Paying someone to complete academic work
Taking exams without preparation
Participating in extracurricular activities
#9

What is the term for submitting an assignment to multiple courses without permission?

Cross-course collaboration
Parallel submission
Double dipping
Self-plagiarism
#10

What is the consequence of falsifying data in research?

Promotion to higher academic positions
Increased credibility among peers
Damaged reputation and loss of trust
No impact on academic career
#11

What is the term for the act of adding false information to a research paper?

Plagiarism
Fabrication
Self-plagiarism
Ghostwriting
#12

What is the consequence of collusion in an academic setting?

Recognition for teamwork
Improved learning outcomes
Undermining the fairness and integrity of assessment
Exemption from assignments
#13

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical academic behavior?

Plagiarism
Fabrication of data
Properly citing sources
Cheating during exams
#14

What does 'ghostwriting' refer to in academia?

Writing without proper citation
Writing under a pseudonym
Writing for someone else who claims authorship
Writing exclusively for personal use
#15

Which of the following is NOT considered an unethical academic practice?

Dual submission of research papers
Peer reviewing manuscripts
Misrepresentation of data
Gift authorship
#16

What does 'salami slicing' refer to in academic publishing?

A method of precise data analysis
Dividing one substantial study into several smaller publications
Using language that is too technical for the audience
A type of plagiarism
#17

What is the term for falsifying one's academic credentials or achievements?

Credential fraud
Academic forgery
Degree fabrication
Credential misrepresentation

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