Title: Plagiarism and Integrity
Course: Library Instruction Tutorials

Q: It's not plagiarism if I use material from a paper for multiple classes, so I don't need to tell my instructors.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Citing references correctly is highly esteemed in our academic culture. What is "highly unethical, illegal, and can lead to being reprehended, fired, or sued" (Solomon, Wilson, & Taylor, 2012)?
- Plagiarism
- Hypothesis
- Quantitative data
- Qualitative data
A: Plagiarism
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: True or False:

Plagiarism is a minor intellectual crime, and carries no far reaching consequences for students in colleges and universities in the United States.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: True or False:

International students studying at colleges and universities in the United States are more likely to plagiarize someone's unique work than native English speakers.
- True
- False
A: False
Feedback: This is a false statement. In fact, native English speakers are just as likely to steal someone's work, and not give proper credit as anyone else (Badke, 2014, p. 212).

Q: True or False:

It is very difficult to spot a plagiarized work. With the vast array of Internet materials, the academic thief is easily lost in the mix.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: True or False:

The  lifting of another person's intellectual property and adding it to one's own manuscript without proper credit can if caught, result in a failing grade, disciplinary action by the educational institution, a black mark on one's academic record, and/or expulsion from the educational institution.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: True or False:

Badke (2014) suggests that plagiarism is a deception. It is the intentional or unintentional portraying of someone else's intellectual property as one's own.

The theft of intellectual property includes, but is not limited to, buying an essay or getting an essay from a friend, quoting directly from a book or article without acknowledging the source, borrowing from the Internet, inadequately paraphrasing an author, and passing oneself off as the creator of another's unique idea.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Many institutions are turning to detection services, such as Turnitin, to ferret out plagiarized texts.
- True
- False
A: True
Feedback: p. 211

Q: True or False:

It is very easy to get caught plagiarizing a text.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Which of the following will help you avoid plagiarism?
- Start early and avoid procrastinating
- Get help from instructors, the Writing Center, or librarians
- Wait until the day before a paper is due before starting the research
- Learn how to cite and document sources in the proper format
- Buy a paper from an online paper mill
- Take good notes of the material you read
- Make up quotations, facts, or ideas of your own
A: Start early and avoid procrastinating; Get help from instructors, the Writing Center, or librarians; Learn how to cite and document sources in the proper format; Take good notes of the material you read

Q: Academic honesty includes which of the following ideas?
- Following the rules that have been established to regulate the evaluation of your work
- Giving credit to students you collaborate with
- Using calculators or notes during an exam to give yourself an edge
- Claiming credit only for those ideas which are your own
- Utilizing only authentic information sources
A: Following the rules that have been established to regulate the evaluation of your work; Giving credit to students you collaborate with; Claiming credit only for those ideas which are your own; Utilizing only authentic information sources

Q: True or false? Inventing a fake source for your paper is a form of fabrication and is academically dishonest.
- True (Yes, fabrication involves inventing or altering research materials to suit the needs of papers, speeches, or other assignments. Any falsification of evidence through invention (making up data, facts, or sources), suppression (omitting facts or data) or distortion (misrepresenting facts or data), is a form of fabrication. It is also academically dishonest to claim, in a paper or other assignment, to have consulted or used sources when one has not actually done so.)
- False (No, fabrication, in fact, involves inventing or altering research materials to suit the needs of papers, speeches, or other assignments. Any falsification of evidence through invention (making up data, facts, or sources), suppression (omitting facts or data) or distortion (misrepresenting facts or data), is a form of fabrication. It is also academically dishonest to claim, in a paper or other assignment, to have consulted or used sources when one has not actually done so.)
A: True

Q: Which of the following are benefits of academic honesty?
- Gaining skills and knowledge for future success in life.
- Gaining confidence in your own abilities to be creative. and resourceful
- Forming a habit of self reliance.
- Making the most of your opportunity to learn.
- Being dismissed from class.
- Establishing trust among peers and professors.
A: Gaining skills and knowledge for future success in life.; Gaining confidence in your own abilities to be creative. and resourceful; Forming a habit of self reliance.; Making the most of your opportunity to learn.; Establishing trust among peers and professors.

Q: Possible consequences of plagiarism can include
- Failing the class.
- Failing the assignment.
- Facing additional consequences assigned by a faculty member.
- Expulsion.
- All of the above.
A: All of the above.
Partly right: Failing the class. (25%); Failing the assignment. (25%); Facing additional consequences assigned by a faculty member. (25%); Expulsion. (25%)
If right: Yes, depending on the nature and number of offenses, the instructor and/or the University can impose any number of punishments, such as failing an assignment, receiving a failing grade for the course, getting kicked out of the University, or facing additional consequences assigned by the instructor.
If partly right: You are partially correct. Depending on the nature and number of offenses, the instructor and/or the University can impose any number of the following punishments: failing an assignment, receiving a failing grade for the course, getting kicked out of the University, or facing additional consequences assigned by the instructor.

Q: True or false? Making sure that you understand the instructor's rules and guidelines for the class is a good way to avoid academic dishonesty.
- True ([Image: smile] Yes, knowing your instructor's rules and guidelines for the class typically is a good way to avoid academic dishonesty.)
- False (Actually, knowing your instructor's rules and guidelines for the class is usually a good way to avoid academic dishonesty, especially unintentional dishonesty.)
A: True

Q: True or false? Lending homework or test questions to a friend to help them out in class is always allowed and you don't need to check with the professor before you lend these items.
- True (Incorrect. Lending homework or test questions to a friend to help them out in class is usually not allowed and you do need to check with the professor to see if you may lend these items to a classmate.)
- False ([Image: smile] Lending homework or test questions to a friend to help them out in class is usually not allowed and you do need to check with the professor to see if you may lend these items to a classmate.)
A: False

Q: Which of the following are good ways to preserve your academic integrity?
- Putting off assignments and studying until the last minute.
- Getting help from instructors, writing center tutors, or librarians if you are having trouble with an assignment or project.
- Asking your instructor about his or her rules for group work and collaboration before you submit assignments.
- Carefully reading all your syllabi to make sure you understand the rules for each class.
- Purchasing an essay from an online paper mill
A: Getting help from instructors, writing center tutors, or librarians if you are having trouble with an assignment or project.; Asking your instructor about his or her rules for group work and collaboration before you submit assignments.; Carefully reading all your syllabi to make sure you understand the rules for each class.
If right: [Image: big grin] Correct. Seeking help from instructors, writing center tutors, and librarians, asking for clarification on your instructor's rules for group work and collaboration, and carefully studying your entire syllabus will help you preserve your academic integrity.
If partly right: [Image: smile] That is correct, but there were three correct answers given for this question. (1) Seeking help from instructors, writing center tutors, and librarians, (2) asking for clarification on your instructor's rules for group work and collaboration, and (3) carefully studying your entire syllabus will help you preserve your academic integrity.
If wrong: Incorrect. Seeking help from instructors, writing center tutors, and librarians, asking for clarification on your instructor's rules for group work and collaboration, and carefully studying your entire syllabus will help you preserve your academic integrity.

Q: True or false? If students cheat, plagiarize, or are academically dishonest, materials and skills are not learned; thus, the credibility of the students and the University is diminished.
- True (Yes, if students cheat, plagiarize, or are academically dishonest, materials and skills are not learned; thus, the credibility of the students and the University is diminished. It reflects poorly on the University, and employers will be less likely to hire graduates from the University.)
- False (No, students who cheat, plagiarize, or are academically dishonest do not learn or gain adequate and skills; thus, the credibility of the students and the University is diminished. It reflects poorly on the University, and employers will be less likely to hire graduates from the University.)
A: True

Q: What is fabrication?
- Citing information from sources you haven’t read.
- Inventing information or citations.
- Modifying your experiment data so that it fits your hypothesis.
- Creating a website to corroborate data or quotations you have cited in your paper.
- All of the above.
A: All of the above.
Partly right: Citing information from sources you haven’t read. (25%); Inventing information or citations. (25%); Modifying your experiment data so that it fits your hypothesis. (25%); Creating a website to corroborate data or quotations you have cited in your paper. (25%)
If right: [Image: smile] Yes, fabrication includes all of the following: citing information from sources you have not read, inventing information or citations, modifying your experiment data so that it fits your hypothesis, and creating a website to corroborate data or quotations you have cited in your paper.
If partly right: You are partially correct. Actually, fabrication includes all of the following: citing information from sources you have not read, inventing information or citations, modifying your experiment data so that it fits your hypothesis, and creating a website to corroborate data or quotations you have cited in your paper.

Q: True or false? Collaboration on assignments is only allowed if the professor gives you permission to work with your fellow students.
- True ([Image: smile] True. Always get permission first before collaborating on assignments, tests, or projects.)
- False (No. Always get permission first before collaborating on assignments, tests, or projects.)
A: True

Q: True or false? It is possible to plagiarize ideas, music, and works of art.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Which of the following are examples of common knowledge? (Select all that apply.)
- Facts that are found un-cited in at least four other sources.
- Opinions that you found in four different editorials.
- Facts that you knew before you sat down to research your paper or speech.
- Facts that are found in such resources as encyclopedias, textbooks, and standard historical works.
- Facts that a friend, neighbor, or relative shared with you.
A: Facts that are found un-cited in at least four other sources.; Facts that you knew before you sat down to research your paper or speech.; Facts that are found in such resources as encyclopedias, textbooks, and standard historical works.

Q: Which of the following must be included in a book citation?
- The title of the book.
- The name of the publisher and the publication date.
- The name of the author.
- The price of the book.
- The location or city of the publisher.
A: The title of the book.; The name of the publisher and the publication date.; The name of the author.; The location or city of the publisher.

Q: Which of the following correctly quotes or paraphrases the following passage from Bryson's The Mother Tongue? (Select all that apply.)

The existence in German of a word like schadenfreude (taking delight in the misfortune of others) perhaps tells us as much about Teutonic sensitivity as it does about their neologistic versatility. (14)
- Bryson says Germans are mean on page 14.
- Bryson uses the example of the German word "schadenfreude" to make his point about Germans' "neologistic versatility" (14).
- Shadenfreude, which means "taking delight in the misfortune of others," shows the Germans' neologistic versatility.
- Bryson defines schadenfreude as "taking delight in the misfortune of others" (14).
- Wilson writes: "The existence in German of a word like schadenfreude [. . .] perhaps tells us as much about Teutonic sensitivity as it does about their neologistic versatility" (17).
A: Bryson says Germans are mean on page 14.; Bryson uses the example of the German word "schadenfreude" to make his point about Germans' "neologistic versatility" (14).; Bryson defines schadenfreude as "taking delight in the misfortune of others" (14).

Q: Which three things need to be present in order to correctly paraphrase a passage from another work? (Select all that apply.)
- A restatement of the idea or fact in your own words.
- A dedication at the beginning of your paper or speech to the original author.
- A page number notation at the end of the paraphrase.
- Verbatim (word-for-word) text from the work cited.
- Quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the paraphrased text.
- The author's name.
A: A restatement of the idea or fact in your own words.; A page number notation at the end of the paraphrase.; The author's name.

Q: Which of the following defines responsibility most accurately as it relates to society?
- The quest for truth and knowledge requires intellectual and personal honesty in learning, teaching, research and service.
- A thriving community demands personal accountability on the part of all members and depends upon action in the face of wrongdoing.
- Learning is acknowledged as a participatory process, where a wide range of opinions and ideas are expressed without fear of negative consequences.
- All interactions among students, faculty and administrators should be grounded in clear standards, practices and procedures.
- Academic institutions must foster a climate of mutual trust in order to stimulate the free exchange of ideas.
A: A thriving community demands personal accountability on the part of all members and depends upon action in the face of wrongdoing.

Q: Which of the following will help you avoid plagiarism? (Select all that apply.)
- Avoiding the temptation to procrastinate. In other words, managing your time effectively.
- Proofreading your paper, quotations, paraphrases, and bibliography.
- Paying a paper mill to do the work for you.
- Asking your instructor, a librarian, or a Writing Center tutor for help.
- Taking detailed notes.
A: Avoiding the temptation to procrastinate. In other words, managing your time effectively.; Proofreading your paper, quotations, paraphrases, and bibliography.; Asking your instructor, a librarian, or a Writing Center tutor for help.; Taking detailed notes.

Q: True or false? All instructors use the same citation style, so you don’t need to check with every instructor about which style they use.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Of the following, who can help you with your research and writing? (Select all that apply.)
- The ISU library
- Your instructor.
- The ISU Writing Center.
- An online paper mill.
- None of the above.
A: The ISU library; Your instructor.; The ISU Writing Center.

Q: True or false? Taking advantage of online tools, such as Son of Citation Machine or Citation Wizard, to cite sources is an academically honest practice.
- True (Yes, you may use online tools to help you learn how to cite sources properly; however, be aware that software may not always to up-to-date with the latest citation style publication and that some citation errors occasionally occur. Remember, you are responsible for citing your sources correctly and verifying that they conform to the citation style your instructor has chosen.)
- False (No, you may use online tools to help you learn how to cite sources properly, and they may even save on time. However, be aware that software programs may not always to up-to-date with the latest citation style publication and errors occasionally occur. Remember, you are responsible for citing your sources correctly and verifying that they conform to the citation style your instructor has chosen.)
A: True

Q: Which of the following are examples of common knowledge? (Select all that apply.)
- Facts that are found un-cited in at least four other sources.
- Opinions that you found in four different editorials.
- Facts that you knew before you sat down to research your paper or speech.
- Facts that are found in such resources as encyclopedias, textbooks, and standard historical works.
- Facts that were found in a peer-reviewed journal, such as Journal of Industrial Economics.
A: Facts that are found un-cited in at least four other sources.; Facts that you knew before you sat down to research your paper or speech.; Facts that are found in such resources as encyclopedias, textbooks, and standard historical works.

Q: Which of the following elements must be included in a bibliographic reference for a book chapter or article within a printed encyclopedia, whether in APA or MLA format? (Select all that apply.)
- The title of the book.
- The name of the publisher and the publication date.
- The name of the author when it is available.
- The price of the book.
- The location or city of the publisher.
- The pages or pagination.
- The date of access.
A: The title of the book.; The name of the publisher and the publication date.; The name of the author when it is available.; The location or city of the publisher.; The pages or pagination.

Q: Possible consequences of plagiarism can include:
- Failing the class.
- Failing the assignment.
- Facing additional consequences assigned by a faculty member.
- Expulsion.
- All of the above. (Correct! Plagiarism is taken very seriously here at ISU (and at all college campuses). It might seem like an easy short-cut, but it is not worth the risk.)
A: All of the above.

Q: Possible consequences of plagiarism can include:
- Failing the class.
- Failing the assignment.
- Facing additional consequences assigned by a faculty member.
- Expulsion.
- All of the above. (Yes. ISU and all universities take plagiarism very seriously. Even unintentional plagiarism can land you in hot water.)
A: All of the above.

Q: Which of the following are good ways to preserve your academic integrity?
- Putting off assignments and studying until the last minute.
- Getting help from instructors, writing center tutors, or librarians if you are having trouble with an assignment or project. (Yes! Use the student support services that ISU offers as we are here to help!)
- Asking your instructor about his or her rules for group work and collaboration before you submit assignments. (Always check first if you are unclear with any rules regarding working with others.)
- Carefully reading all your syllabi to make sure you understand the rules for each class. (A syllabus isn't actually designed to be yet another boring document to read. We create these to give you a clear picture of what the course is and what will be expected of you during the course. Read the syllabus early on, and check with your professor with any questions.)
- Purchasing an essay from an online paper mill
A: Getting help from instructors, writing center tutors, or librarians if you are having trouble with an assignment or project.; Asking your instructor about his or her rules for group work and collaboration before you submit assignments.; Carefully reading all your syllabi to make sure you understand the rules for each class.

Q: Which of the following are benefits of academic honesty?
- Gaining skills and knowledge for future success in life.
- Gaining confidence in your own abilities to be creative and resourceful
- Forming a habit of self reliance.
- Making the most of your opportunity to learn.
- Being dismissed from class.
A: Gaining skills and knowledge for future success in life.; Gaining confidence in your own abilities to be creative and resourceful; Forming a habit of self reliance.; Making the most of your opportunity to learn.

Q: True or false? If students cheat, plagiarize, or are academically dishonest, materials and skills are not learned; thus, the credibility of the students and the University is diminished.
- True (Yes. If students cheat their way through their college education, they don't actually learn what the need to know to be sucessful in their job. This could lead their new boss to think that ISU has done a poor job teaching that student. They will think poorly of the student and the university.)
- False (Nope- a cheating student makes everyone look bad. Not just the student.)
A: True

Q: True or false? It is possible to plagiarize ideas, music, and works of art.
- True
- False
A: True
Feedback: Correct!

Q: True or false? Lack of confidence in your own abilities is one of the three most common causes of plagiarism.
- True (Yes. A lack of confidence can lead someone to taking short-cuts or looking for a less than honest way to get an assignment done.)
- False
A: True

Q: Which of the following will help you avoid plagiarism? Choose all that apply.
- Start early and avoid procrastinating
- Get help from instructors, the Writing Center, or librarians
- Wait until the day before a paper is due before starting the research
- Learn how to cite and document sources in the proper format
- Buy a paper from an online paper mill
- Take good notes of the material you read
- Make up quotations, facts, or ideas of your own
A: Start early and avoid procrastinating; Get help from instructors, the Writing Center, or librarians; Learn how to cite and document sources in the proper format; Take good notes of the material you read