QuizQuiz about Academic Integrity taken with permission from Université de Montréal. Translated and adapted for Dawson College. (English version)1. Does paraphrasing the ideas or words of someone else constitute plagiarism?* Yes, if the source is not properly cited. Yes, regardless of citations. No. If it is in your own words, it is not plagiarism. 1. Does paraphrasing the ideas or words of someone else constitute plagiarism?* Yes, if the source is not properly cited. Yes, regardless of citations. No. If it is in your own words, it is not plagiarism. 2. Is copying a portion of text from a source and placing them in quotes plagiarism?* Yes, if the source is not properly cited. Yes, regardless of citations. No. Placing the text in quotes is sufficient to indicate that the author is not the original source. 3. Does plagiarism extend beyond improperly citing textual references from books and articles? What about ideas from radio interviews, documentaries, websites, and lecture material? Do these need proper citation?* Presenting an idea -‐-‐ from any source -‐-‐ as your own constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism rules apply to textual references only. 4. To properly paraphrase is it sufficient to simply replace words with their synonyms?* Yes. As long as the wording is different, plagiarism is avoided. Yes, if the source is properly cited. No. The paraphrased idea should reflect your understanding of the original work and be expressed in a unique way that goes beyond simple word replacement. 5. When carrying out research, why is it important to cite sources?* To add credibility to your work. To direct readers to important contributions in the field. To prevent an accusation of plagiarism. All of the above. 6. Which of the following statements require the source to be cited?* Shakespeare likely earned an annual salary of around 200 pounds sterling from his work in the theatre. Shakespeare was born in England in the 16th century. Both phrases. Neither. 7. You include both of these statements in a report on asthma in Canada. Which of the following statements require the source to be cited?* The incidence of asthma in Canada climbed from 6.5% to 8.4% in 2005. Asthma is a disease that affects many children in Canada. Both phrases. Neither phrase. 8. Does Dawson College have an Academic Integrity Policy?* Yes. No. 9. Students may be expelled for cheating, plagiarism or other examples of academic dishonesty.* True. False. CAPTCHA
