Academic Integrity Proficiency

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of the following sentences requires the use of citations to give credit to the original author?
- A.
  This conversation with my colleague inspired me to understand the extent of the effects of social media usage on young adults.
- B.
  Both qualitative and quantitative measures are used in this study in order to develop a full scope of the effects of social media usage.
- C.
  A recent study revealed that there is a strong correlation between depression rates and social media use among individuals ages 20-25.
- D.
  When analyzing the data I had gathered, it became evident that 80% of survey respondents indicated using social media for 2-3 hours per day.
- E.
  During the 2020 pandemic, mental health became a major topic of conversation.
2.
Which of the following sentences requires the use of citations to give credit to the original author?
- A.
  After reviewing the literature, it became evident that little research has been done on this topic.
- B.
  The age that an individual begins to learn language is largely debated among linguists.
- C.
  Researchers observed that within the first several hours after birth, an infant can distinguish the mother’s native tongue from other languages.
- D.
  The study, however, did not address the ability of a fetus to distinguish languages or sounds prior to birth.
- E.
  Further research is needed to determine when a fetus begins to acquire language.
3.
Which of the following requires citation to avoid misrepresenting source material as common knowledge?
- A.
  On a global scale, average temperatures are increasing.
- B.
  Although climate change is a widely debated topic, there are many facts to support its prevalence.
- C.
  There is a strong correlation between global warming and extreme weather, however, there is a distinction between these two terms.
- D.
  Scientists claim that there are serious risks to increases in extreme weather that could force 100 million people into poverty by 2030.
- E.
  The impacts of global warming will have a significantly larger impact on individuals with low socioeconomic status.
4.
When crediting the source of information in your writing, what elements are required by the APA Publication Manual for most sources?
- A.
  An in-text citation.
- B.
  An in-text citation and entry in a reference list.
- C.
  An in-text citation and quotation marks.
- D.
  Quotation marks.
- E.
  Inclusion in your references list and emailing the professor with that list when you submit your paper.
5.
When should quotation marks be used?
- A.
  When directly quoting from the original source.
- B.
  When paraphrasing from the original source.
- C.
  When summarizing an idea/theory from the original source.
6.
What type of information requires the use of an in-text citation and reference?
- A.
  Your opinion, your own research data, and your own tables and figures
- B.
  All information requires the use of citations and references
- C.
  Your opinion and your own research data
- D.
  Tables and figures adapted from another source
- E.
  Common knowledge that is widely known
7.
Which of the following is the correct APA formatting of a parenthetical citation following a direct quotation?
- A.
  (Granger, 2015)
- B.
  (Granger, 2015, The Life and Times of Dumbledore)
- C.
  (Granger, 2015, p. 18)
- D.
  (Granger, 2015, p. 18)
- E.
  (see p. 18 of Granger, 2015)
8.
Which of the following is the most accurate integration of this quote: “The social development of bilingual children also relies on their ability to communicate in more local and situated circumstances. Children need to be able to communicate with their parents, their caregiver, their extended families wherever they may be, their friends, their communities.”
- A.
  According to García (2009, p. 3), “the social development of children relies on their ability to communicate in more situated circumstances because children need to be able to communicate with their friends and family.”
- B.
  García (2009) suggested that “…bilingual children also rely on their ability to communicate in more local and situated circumstances” (p. 3) because children need to be able to communicate with others.
- C.
  García (2009, p. 3) stated that “the social development of bilingual children also relies on their ability to communicate in more local and situated circumstances” because they need to communicate with other individuals such as family members, friends, and members of their community.
- D.
  “The social development of bilingual children also relies on their ability to communicate in more local and situated circumstances. Children need to be able to communicate with their parents, their caregiver, their extended families wherever they may be, their friends, their communities” (García, 2009, p. 3).
- E.
  García (2009, p. 3) indicated that the social growth of bilingual children also relies on their capability to speak in more local and situated settings. Children must be able to converse with “their parents, their caregiver, their extended families wherever they may be, their friends, their communities.”
9.
How is a longer quotation of 40 words presented in academic writing?
- A.
  Quotation marks should be used around any quoted material. If quotes are present, the length of the quote does not matter.
- B.
  In a text block (on the next line with all lines of the quote indented) with quotation marks around the text.
- C.
  In a text block (on the next line with all lines of the quote indented) without quotation marks around the text.
- D.
  On the next line, but without indenting any lines.
- E.
  On the next line with only the first line indented as if it were a paragraph.
10.
What is considered proper paraphrasing?
- A.
  Using a direct quote but without quotation marks.
- B.
  Re-phrasing important/relevant information from a source in your own words, then adding a citation and reference.
- C.
  Changing one or more words from the original language so the information is not a direct quotation, then adding a citation and reference.
- D.
  Switching back and forth between using your own words and direct quotes from the source, adding quotes where needed, then adding a citation and reference.
- E.
  Summarizing information in your own words without a citation or reference.
11.
A student is retaking a course with a different instructor. Their current course has a similar assignment to one they submitted in their previous class. Which of the following responses is considered self-plagiarism?
- A.
  The student makes minor changes to their old assignment and resubmits it to their current course.
- B.
  The student converses with their professor about resubmitting the assignment. At their professor’s guidance, the student makes major changes to the paper and resubmits it. It is noted in the paper that the paper is a resubmission.
- C.
  The student takes the ideas from the original paper and writes on the same topic. The paper, however, is rewritten.
- D.
  The student selects a new topic relevant to the assignment requirements and writes a new paper.
- E.
  None of the above is considered self-plagiarism.
12.
A PhD student has published their own work outside of their coursework. As they write their dissertation, they want to reference their own published work. Which of the following actions is needed to avoid self-plagiarism?
- A.
  The student must reference their own work as they would any other source by providing any necessary in-text citations and reference entries.
- B.
  The student only needs to provide reference entries to avoid self-plagiarism.
- C.
  The student only needs to provide in-text citations to avoid self-plagiarism.
- D.
  The student may write “see my published works” in parenthesis.
- E.
  Because it is the student’s own ideas and published works, there is no risk of plagiarism.
13.
Which of the following is a complete list of possible consequences of committing any form of plagiarism as a student?
- A.
  Receiving a warning
- B.
  Receiving a 0 on the assignment
- C.
  Being placed on academic probation and possible suspension or expulsion
- D.
  Failing the course, being placed on academic probation, and possible suspension or expulsion
- E.
  All of the above
14.
Which of the following is considered patchwork plagiarism of the following quote? "People can’t create technology that changes the world without knowledge" (Heick, 2021).
- A.
  According to Heick (2021), “people can’t create technology that changes the world without knowledge.”
- B.
  According to Heick (2021), without knowledge, “people can’t create technology that changes the world.”
- C.
  According to Heick (2021), people cannot make technology that changes our world without experience.
- D.
  According to Heick (2021), knowledge is a critical component to the invention process. She suggests that without knowledge, technology that changes the world would be less available.
- E.
  According to Heick (2021), without knowledge, people would be unable to create transformative technologies.
15.
Consider the following scenario, then answer the question. – A student has submitted a paper and received a high similarity index in Turnitin. This means that the student has used a lot of the same words as phrases as their sources. The student’s professor gives the student the opportunity to resubmit the paper with a lower score. Despite the fact that the student cited their sources and tried to put concepts into their own words, the professor cautions the student that they could be accused of plagiarism. – Which of the following is the best response to the situation?
- A.
  Because the student did not know they were committing plagiarism and tried to avoid it, they cannot be penalized. The student could resubmit the paper without making changes and accept a lower grade to save time and effort.
- B.
  Although accidental, the student could face serious consequences if plagiarism occurred. They should review their report and rewrite the paper. In the future, the student should consider submitting the paper to a trial submission so that they can see their plagiarism report before submitting the assignment.
- C.
  The student should make adjustments to appease their instructor. The instructor is likely just a challenging professor with high expectations.
- D.
  The student should file a complaint against the instructor for accusing them of plagiarism when it was unintentional.
- E.
  The student should do nothing.

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Academic Integrity Proficiency

This assessment module will review your academic integrity skills in order to provide you with resources that can support your academic writing and plagiarism prevention practices.

Quiz Questions

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