Academic Integrity

WORK SHOP 1

SWPLG/300: Academic Integrity

Required Assignment: Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test

Required Assignment: Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test

Test Content

 

Complete the following Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test. Please note that you must earn a minimum of 80% (16/20 points) to successfully complete this test. If you do not earn an 80%, please retake the test until you do.

 

 

Question 1

1 Point

Anything from the Internet can be copied without using a citation.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 2

1 Point

A citation must be included for anything obtained from a source unless the information is common knowledge.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 3

1 Point

If you don’t know whether information is common knowledge, it is best to include a citation.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 4

1 Point

Visual images taken directly from a source, such as pictures, charts, and graphs do not need a citation.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 5

1 Point

You may be guilty of plagiarism even if

 

 

You do not know how to cite the source

 

 

You are copying and pasting information from a website without correctly citing the source

 

 

You profess ignorance of the rules for avoiding plagiarism

 

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 6

1 Point

Outside sources that require citations and references include the following:

 

 

The writer’s personal knowledge

 

 

Common knowledge

 

 

Information obtained from the Internet

 

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 7

1 Point

Plagiarism does not occur if

 

 

All sources are listed in the references but not in the text

 

 

All sources are listed in the text but not in the references

 

 

Direct quotations are used without a citation

 

 

All quotations, paraphrases, and summaries contain in-text citations and are listed in the references.

 

 

Question 8

1 Point

Plagiarism occurs if

 

 

Quotation marks and a citation are used when words are copied directly from the source

 

 

The page number is included in the citation

 

 

A phrase is copied directly from the source without quotation marks

 

 

The source is included in parentheses

 

 

Question 9

1 Point

You do not need to include an in-text citation with paraphrased material.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 10

1 Point

When a quote is fewer than 40 words, use quotation marks to identify material copied directly from the source.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 11

1 Point

When paraphrasing something from a source, you can copy a short phrase from the source without using quotation marks.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 12

1 Point

Plagiarism is considered

 

 

Dishonest

 

 

Disrespectful

 

 

Dishonorable

 

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 13

1 Point

Citations should be placed in parentheses to differentiate them from the text.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 14

1 Point

Plagiarism in academic assignments can have the following consequences:

 

 

A failing grade for the assignment

 

 

A failing grade for the course

 

 

Dismissal from the university

 

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 15

1 Point

Always include a citation when you use facts or statistics in a document.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 16

1 Point

To avoid plagiarizing when quoting information directly from a source, be sure to do the following:

 

 

Always indicate the source after a direct quotation

 

 

Always use brackets [ ] for words added to a direct quotation

 

 

Always use quotation marks with a short direct quotation

 

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 17

1 Point

An in-text citation for an Internet source should always include a URL address.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 18

1 Point

Plagiarism can occur accidentally because of problems with using

 

 

Summary

 

 

Paraphrase

 

 

Quotation

 

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 19

1 Point

To avoid plagiarizing when paraphrasing information from a source, in addition to correctly citing the reference within the text, be sure to do the following:

 

 

Use quotation marks with all paraphrased material

 

 

State the author’s ideas in your own words

 

 

Copy the author’s words exactly as they appear, but do not use quotation marks

 

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 20

1 Point

The following information is considered common knowledge and does not require a citation:

 

 

Major events in history

 

 

Recognizable facts about geography

 

 

Major current events

 

 

All of the above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORK SHOP 1

SWPLG/300: Academic Integrity

Required Assignment: Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test

Required Assignment: Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test

Test Content

 

Complete the following Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test. Please note that you must earn a minimum of 80% (16/20 points) to successfully complete this test. If you do not earn an 80%, please retake the test until you do.

 

 

Question 1

1 Point

Anything from the Internet can be copied without using a citation.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 2

1 Point

A citation must be included for anything obtained from a source unless the information is common knowledge.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 3

1 Point

If you don’t know whether information is common knowledge, it is best to include a citation.

True

 

False

 

Question 4

1 Point

Visual images taken directly from a source, such as pictures, charts, and graphs do not need a citation.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 5

1 Point

You may be guilty of plagiarism even if

 

You do not know how to cite the source

 

You are copying and pasting information from a website without correctly citing the source

 

You profess ignorance of the rules for avoiding plagiarism

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 6

1 Point

Outside sources that require citations and references include the following:

 

 

The writer’s personal knowledge

 

Common knowledge

 

Information obtained from the Internet

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 7

1 Point

Plagiarism does not occur if

 

All sources are listed in the references but not in the text

 

All sources are listed in the text but not in the references

 

Direct quotations are used without a citation

 

All quotations, paraphrases, and summaries contain in-text citations and are listed in the references.

 

 

Question 8

1 Point

Plagiarism occurs if

 

Quotation marks and a citation are used when words are copied directly from the source

 

The page number is included in the citation

A phrase is copied directly from the source without quotation marks

 

The source is included in parentheses

 

 

Question 9

1 Point

You do not need to include an in-text citation with paraphrased material.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 10

1 Point

When a quote is fewer than 40 words, use quotation marks to identify material copied directly from the source.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 11

1 Point

When paraphrasing something from a source, you can copy a short phrase from the source without using quotation marks.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 12

1 Point

Plagiarism is considered

 

Dishonest

 

Disrespectful

 

Dishonorable

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 13

1 Point

Citations should be placed in parentheses to differentiate them from the text.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 14

1 Point

Plagiarism in academic assignments can have the following consequences:

 

A failing grade for the assignment

 

A failing grade for the course

 

Dismissal from the university

All of the above

 

 

Question 15

1 Point

Always include a citation when you use facts or statistics in a document.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 16

1 Point

To avoid plagiarizing when quoting information directly from a source, be sure to do the following:

 

Always indicate the source after a direct quotation

 

Always use brackets [ ] for words added to a direct quotation

 

Always use quotation marks with a short direct quotation

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 17

1 Point

An in-text citation for an Internet source should always include a URL address.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 18

1 Point

Plagiarism can occur accidentally because of problems with using

 

Summary

 

Paraphrase

 

Quotation

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 19

1 Point

To avoid plagiarizing when paraphrasing information from a source, in addition to correctly citing the reference within the text, be sure to do the following:

 

Use quotation marks with all paraphrased material

 

State the author’s ideas in your own words

 

Copy the author’s words exactly as they appear, but do not use quotation marks

 

All of the above

 

 

Question 20

1 Point

The following information is considered common knowledge and does not require a citation:

 

Major events in history

 

Recognizable facts about geography

 

Major current events

 

All of the above

WORKSHOP 2

OSWPLG/300: Academic Integrity

Required Assignment: Maintaining Academic Integrity in Original Writing

Required Assignment: Maintaining Academic Integrity in Original Writing

Assignment Content

 

Respond to the following questions with 150 to 200 words each. Refer to the Module 1 materials and presentations to inform your response.

 

 

Question 1

1 Point

Why do students plagiarize?

 

 

 

 

Question 2

1 Point

What are the possible consequences of plagiarism?

WORKSHOP 6

OSWPLG/300: Academic Integrity

Required Assignment: Create an Annotated Bibliography

Required Assignment: Create an Annotated Bibliography

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Using the peer-reviewed source you found for Module 2 Required: Create a Peer-Reviewed Reference assignment, complete the following:

• Format the bibliography using APA guidelines.
• Review the APA Sample Bibliography for guidance.
• Respond to the question in 150-words or less.

 

Annotated Bibliography Example:

Merriam, S. B., & Caffarella, R. S. (2001). Adult learning theories, principles and applications. San Francisco, CA: Wiley & Sons. This is a textbook used for the training of instructors of adult students. Several excellent and pertinent chapters are devoted to the self-determination of the adult student and the need for programs to be designed that allow adults to use their problem-solving skills.

 

 

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Question 1

1 Point

Create and format an APA-formatted annotated bibliography for the peer-reviewed source located.

 

 

workshop 7

OSWPLG/300: Academic Integrity

Required Assignment: Comprehensive Exam

Required Assignment: Comprehensive Exam

Test Content

Complete the Comprehensive Exam. Please note that you must earn a minimum of 80% (8/10 points) to successfully complete this test. If you do not earn an 80%, please retake the test until you do.

 

Question 1

1 Point

What must you add to make this direct quotation in compliance with APA guidelines?

 

 

According to Spain and Robles: we could continue to deal with students’ choices to plagiarize […] or we could embark on an ambitious plan to reshape the culture of the institution, resulting in a fair and transparent process for the students and faculty (2011, p. 158).

 

Reference

 

Spain, J., & Robles, M. (2011). Academic integrity policy: the journey.

Business Communication Quarterly, 74(2), 151-159.

doi:10.1177/1080569911404407

 

Quotation marks

 

 

Volume and issue number

 

Title

 

 

The year of publication

 

 

Question 2

1 Point

Which of the following is not necessary in an in-text citation for paraphrased content from an outside source?

 

 

First author’s last name

 

 

Year of publication

 

 

Page number

 

 

Second author’s last name

 

 

Question 3

1 Point

You may reuse your own work in several courses without instructor permission and without citing it.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 4

1 Point

Incorrectly citing a source so a reader is not able to locate the source is an example of what type of plagiarism?

 

 

Unintentional

 

 

It is not plagiarism

 

 

Fiscal

 

 

Intentional

 

 

Question 5

1 Point

In the parenthetical citation of paraphrased material, list the author’s last name, the year of publication, and the page number where the quotation can be found.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 6

1 Point

When looking for online references for academic work, what should you consider before determining whether to use a reference in your paper?

 

 

Relevance, author’s credibility and credentials, and accuracy

 

 

Author’s credibility, credentials, and length of abstract

 

 

Title of article, peer-reviewed publication, and author credibility

 

 

Length of article, reputation of the website, and accuracy

 

 

Question 7

1 Point

Do not cite ideas from the course textbook, because it is part of the class materials.

 

 

True

 

False

 

Question 8

1 Point

Why should academic research be based on peer-reviewed material?

 

 

Merely getting one’s work published suffices in the academic world.

 

 

Everyone agrees with a piece that has been published.

 

 

This is not a strict requirement of current academic research.

 

 

Peer-reviewed work has been substantiated by experts in that field.

 

 

Question 9

1 Point

A student finds a paper online similar to the one she is working on and decides to make a few changes to it and hand it in.

 

 

This would not be plagiarism if she listed the source of where she got the original paper.

 

 

She is guilty of plagiarism, because she used someone else’s work after making only a few changes to it.

 

 

Technically, this is academic dishonesty, but it is fine because she put the ideas in her own words.

 

 

This is not plagiarism, because she made the necessary changes to the paper she found.

 

 

Question 10

1 Point

When asked to include a peer-reviewed reference, it is appropriate to have a friend in school review your paper.

 

 

True

 

False