Title: Academic Integrity Tutorial Questions
Course: Library Instruction Tutorials

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.
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 (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 (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 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.
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 (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 (Yes. It is possible to plagiarize ideas, music, and works of art.)
- False (No, It is possible to plagiarize ideas, music, and works of art.)
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.
- The name of the author.
- The price of the book.
- The publication date
A: The title of the book.; The name of the publisher.; The name of the author.; The publication date

Q: According to the tutorial, which three options correctly quotes or paraphrases the following passage from Bill 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: When editing your work, which of the following should you watch for before turning in your final draft?
- Change distinctive vocabulary and phrases into your own words.
- Cite page numbers and authors when quoting and paraphrasing.
- Put your own thoughts and ideas inside quotation marks, so your instructor knows they belong to you.
- Make sure quoted material has quotation marks around it.
- Check to see if sources quoted and paraphrased are in the references list or on the works cited page.
A: Change distinctive vocabulary and phrases into your own words.; Cite page numbers and authors when quoting and paraphrasing.; Make sure quoted material has quotation marks around it.; Check to see if sources quoted and paraphrased are in the references list or on the works cited page.

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 (Incorrect. Each instructor may select the citation style that best matches their discipline's needs, so you do need to check with all instructors about which style they use.)
- False (Correct. Each instructor may select the citation style that best matches their discipline's needs, so you do need to check with all instructors about which style they use.)
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: 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: 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: Which of the following elements must be included in a bibliographic reference for a scholarly journal article in pdf or print, whether in APA or MLA format? (Select all that apply.)
- The title of the article.
- The name of the journal
- The name of the author when it is available.
- The place of publication: the city and sometimes the state or country.
- A publication date
- The pages or pagination.
- Date of access and the web address
A: The title of the article.; The name of the journal; The name of the author when it is available.; A publication date; The pages or pagination.

Q: Which of the following elements must be included in a bibliographic reference for a chapter or entry in a specialized reference book, whether in APA or MLA format? (Select all that apply.)
- The title of the chapter or entry.
- The name of the book
- The name of the author when it is available.
- The place of publication: the city and sometimes the state or country.
- A publication date
- The pages or pagination.
- Date of access and the web address
A: The title of the chapter or entry.; The name of the book; The name of the author when it is available.; The place of publication: the city and sometimes the state or country.; A publication date; The pages or pagination.

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: 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 of the following elements must be included in a scholarly, peer-reviewed article, whether in APA or MLA format? (Select all that apply.)
- The article title
- The journal title
- Page numbers
- The date
- Volume and issue numbers
- The pages or pagination.
- Names of editors
- Authors' names
- Chapter title
- Name of sponsoring organization
A: The article title; The journal title; Page numbers; The date; Volume and issue numbers; The pages or pagination.; Authors' names

Q: Which of the following elements must be included in a bibliographic reference for a printed chapter in a specialized encyclopedia, whether in APA or MLA format? (Select all that apply.)
- The chapter title
- The journal title
- The location
- The date or year of publication
- Edition and volume numbers
- Publisher's name
- DOI or web address
- Authors' names
- Book title
- Name of sponsoring organization
A: The chapter title; The location; The date or year of publication; Edition and volume numbers; Publisher's name; Authors' names; Book title

Q: How can a research topic be narrowed down?
- Take away one of your main concepts.
- Ask yourself who you want to consider and choose a population.
- Try to resolve one of the big dilemmas of our society.
- Look at a particular place or geographic area affected by your topic of interest.
- Limit your scope to a time period, such as the last five years or the 1980's.
- Add another aspect or keyword to your topic
A: Ask yourself who you want to consider and choose a population.; Look at a particular place or geographic area affected by your topic of interest.; Limit your scope to a time period, such as the last five years or the 1980's.; Add another aspect or keyword to your topic

Q: Which of the following elements must be included in a bibliographic reference for a chapter in a specialize reference book, whether in APA or MLA format? Example: chapter in Encyclopedia of Gun Control and Gun Rights. (Select all that apply.)
- The chapter title
- The journal title
- The medium of publication
- The date or year of publication
- Volume number or edition when applicable
- Publisher's name
- Description of form
- Authors' names
- Book title
- Name of sponsoring organization
A: The chapter title; The date or year of publication; Volume number or edition when applicable; Publisher's name; Authors' names; Book title