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Plagiarism Quiz

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Plagiarism is using ideas, words, images, lyrics and any other original work and passing it off as your own.

This statement is: True False

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Information that is common knowledge such as Scotch College in Melbourne can be found in the suburb of Hawthorn does not have to be acknowledged.

This statement is: True False

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I need to acknowledge someone else's work even if I only use a couple of sentences.

This statement is: True False

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If it is on the Internet, I can use it freely without acknowledgment.

This statement is: True False

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Images, pictures, photos and other graphics are freely available on the Internet; therefore I can use them without acknowledgment.

This statement is: True False

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Information gathered from interviews and online presentations can be used without acknowledgment.

This statement is: True False

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If I use information from a DVD, Clickview or an online presentation, it must be acknowledged.

This statement is: True False

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If I do not know where my information comes from, I should not use it.

This statement is: True False

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I do not need to worry about acknowledging the source if I just change some words.

This statement is: True False

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If another student says I can use his work, that's OK.

This statement is: True False

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Plagiarism is wrong because it is

Dishonest Stealing Lacking Integrity All of the above

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What tools does Scotch have to combat plagiarism?

None Turnitin Vigilant Librarians

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What is an important Scotch library tool that assists in the writing of your Bibliography?

Bib Pages ScotchBib Go Bib

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CITATION: A 'citation' shows your readers where information included in your work comes from and lets your readers know where this information can be found again.

What does a citation include?
The name of the author(s)
The title of the work
Publishing details including publisher and date published
All of the above

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When do I need to cite a reference?

Whenever you borrow words or ideas
Whenever you use quotes
Whenever you use someone else's published idea
Whenever you make specific reference to another person's work
Whenever someone else's work has been a major influence on your own work
All of the above

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