Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity Thanks, your quiz was submitted! You got 12 out of 13 questions correct. Question Your Answer Correct Answer Message 1. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? ! Unintentionally using an author’s idea as a topic sentence, without giving the author's name. Unintentionally using an author’s idea as a topic sentence, without giving the author's name. 2. Which of the following statements about the below paraphrase is correct? Paraphrase: Orr suggests that teachers use sacred objects of art as vehicles to teach world religions in our schools. Doing so can help the teacher to present each religion objectively (3). ! Nothing is wrong with the paraphrasing. Nothing is wrong with the paraphrasing. 3. Which of the following strategies is helpful for avoiding plagiarism? " Using MLA Style for all your classes. Distinguishing in your notes between direct quotes, paraphrased passages and your own ideas. 4. Which of the following best describes acceptable paraphrasing? ! Synthesizing the original passage and writing it in your own words. Synthesizing the original passage and writing it in your own words. 5. Which of the following is a good writing technique to avoid plagiarism? ! Create your own rendition of essential information and ideas expressed by Create your own rendition of essential information and ideas expressed by

someone else; give credit to original author. someone else; give credit to original author. 6. Which of the following is considered plagiarism? ! Changing a few words from a sentence or paragraph from another’s work. Changing a few words from a sentence or paragraph from another’s work. 7. Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of plagiarism as indicated by Fairfield University? ! Getting mentioned in the student newspaper, The Mirror. Getting mentioned in the student newspaper, The Mirror. 8. Which of the following needs to be cited? ! A quote from a TV show that you used in your paper. A quote from a TV show that you used in your paper. 9. Which of the following does NOT require you to provide documentation of your sources? ! Using facts or information known to most people. Using facts or information known to most people. 10. Which of the following statements about the below paraphrase is correct? Paraphrase: After the training, fourteen students could tell the difference between viral and bacterial infections, while only two could not. This result was better than prior experiments (Gray 52). ! Wording and sentence structure follow the source too closely. Wording and sentence structure follow the source too closely. 11. Which of the following is true for including verbatim (word for word) information from an outside source? ! Regardless of length, put the verbatim language in quotes (or indent it if it is a long quote). Cite the source and include the page number if provided. Regardless of length, put the verbatim language in quotes (or indent it if it is a long quote). Cite the source and include the page number if provided. 12. Being honest in one’s academic work by submitting materials that are your own and Teaching and learning in a scholarly community Teaching and learning in a scholarly community