Question 1

What is plagiarism in writing?

Accepted Answer

Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution

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Writing original content

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Paraphrasing a text accurately

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Quoting a source with citation

Question 2

Which of the following is considered an ethical practice in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Properly citing all sources used

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Copying text without quotation marks

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Using a friend's paper as your own

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Ignoring the citation style guidelines

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

To present the main argument or claim of the paper

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To describe the methodology used in the research

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To provide a summary of all the sources

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To introduce a quote from an author

Question 4

What is the best way to avoid unintentional plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

Taking careful notes and paraphrasing properly

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Relying on memory to write

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Copying and pasting from sources

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Using only one source for your research

Question 5

Which of the following practices is NOT ethical in writing?

Accepted Answer

Fabricating data or sources

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Acknowledging all authors in your work

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Using citations to support your arguments

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Conducting thorough research

Question 6

What is the primary reason for using citations in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism

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To confuse the reader

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To increase the length of the paper

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To meet page requirements

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