Unit 5- Lesson 8: Avoiding plagiarism

Question 1

utmost importance if you want to make a significant contribution in research and scholarship.

Answer 1

Academic integrity

Question 2

This constitutes ________ and use of credible sources of information and data.

Answer 2

careful examination

Question 3

In this ______________ where misinformation and disinformation, you need critical eyes and mind to examine all information and data presented to you.

Answer 3

post-truth era

Question 4

Decide where you would draw the line in the list between what is and what is not plagiarism.

Answer 4

Copying a paragraph word-for-word from a source without any acknowledgment.

Copying a paragraph and making small changes-e.g., replacing a few verbs, replacing an adjective with similar word; the source is included in the list of references.

Cutting and pasting a paragraph by using sentences of the original but omitting one or two and putting one or two in a different order; no use of quotation marks; including an acknowledgement in the text and the source is included in the reference list.

Composing a paragraph by taking short phrase of 10 to 15 words from a number of sources and putting hem together, adding words of your own to make a coherent whole; all sources are included in the reference lit.

Paraphrasing a paragraph with substantial changes in language and organization; the new version also has changes in the amount of detail used and the examples cited; an acknowledgement is included in the text and the source is listed in the reference list.

Quoting a paragraph by placing it in block format, using quotation marks, with the source cited in the text and the list of references.

Question 5

Types of Plagiarism:

Answer 5

Direct Plagiarism
Self - Plagiarism
Mosaic Plagiarism
Paraphrasing Plagiarism
Accidental Plagiarism
Source-based Plagiarism
Complete Plagiarism

Question 6

Copying someone else’s exact words without using quotation marks or citing the source.

Answer 6

Direct Plagiarism

Question 7

Reusing your own previous work (like an essay or project) without permission or proper citation.

Answer 7

Self - Plagiarism

Question 8

Mixing copied phrase or ideas from a source into your writing – even if you change a few words – without proper citation.

Answer 8

Mosaic Plagiarism (patchwriting)

Question 9

Restating someone else’s ideas in your own words but not citing the source.

Answer 9

Paraphrasing Plagiarism

Question 10

Unintentionally failing to cite sources, misquoting, or paraphrasing poorly due to lack of knowledge or care.

Answer 10

Accidental Plagiarism

Question 11

Citing incorrect or fake sources or using a real source but misrepresenting what it says.

Answer 11

Source-based Plagiarism

Question 12

Submitting someone else’s entire work as your own, such as buying an essay or copying a friend’s assignment.

Answer 12

Complete Plagiarism