Plagiarism Quiz
Student Paper:Frick (1991) believes that "... the first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language" (p. 10).Works CitedFrick, T. (1991). Restructuring education through technology. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation.In the student paper shown above, the portion in red is called the:
direct quotation
Student Paper:Frick (1991) believes that "... the first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language" (p. 10).Works CitedFrick, T. (1991). Restructuring education through technology. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation.In the student paper shown above, the portion in red is called the:
in-text citation
Example:Source MaterialThe Christian community does develop warm and caring relationships that are nurtured in times of fellowship. However, worship is for God and should not depend on cozy feelings either toward each other or toward God - although the result of good worship will be a deepening of both. In fellowship times, we welcome strangers best by conversation and actions that focus on them. In worship, contrarily, we welcome them best by worshiping God in a public way.Quoted from: Dawn, Marva J. Reaching Out without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. Print.Student PaperDespite recent trends toward narcissistic worship, Marva Dawn argues that worship is for God and it is not concerned to create cozy feelings either towards people or toward God (140).BibliographyDawn, Marva J. Reaching Out without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. Print.This is an example of:
patchwork plagiarism
What is missing from this student paper in order to avoid word-for-word plagiarism?Source MaterialWikipedia has its detractors and its problems, but won't keep the world or our students (or any of us) from using it. It is a collaborative, democratic, interactive, developing encyclopedia to which anyone in the world, ostensibly, can make a contribution.Quoted from: Scot McKnight, The Blue Parakeet (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008), 63-4.Student PaperWikipedia is valuable. In the words of Scot McKnight, it is a collaborative, democratic, interactive, developing encyclopedia.Works CitedMcKnight, Scot. The Blue Parakeet. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008.
quotation marks around the verbatim material are missing AND an in-text citation is missing
Example:Source MaterialAs presented by Mark, Jesus' faithfulness empowers the ideal hearers to have the same kind of courage to be faithful. The narrative distances hearers from the Judean and the Roman authorities, because they will destroy others to save themselves.Quoted from: Rhoads, David, Joanna Dewey and Donald Michie. Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of a Gospel, 3rd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2012.Student PaperThe Gospel of Mark uses Jesus as an example to affect its readers. For instance, Mark highlights Jesus' faithfulness in contrast to the behavior of Jesus' opponents because he wants his readers "to have the same kind of courage to be faithful."2__________2David Rhoads, Joanna Dewey and Donald Michie, Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of a Gospel, 3rd ed. (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2012), 142.BIBLIOGRAPHYRhoads, David, Joanna Dewey and Donald Michie. Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of a Gospel, 3rd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2012.This is an example of:
No plagiarism occurs in this example
Does the student paper engage in plagiarism?Source materialTechnology has significantly transformed education at several major turning points in our history. In the broadest sense, the first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language. Mime, gestures, grunts, and drawing of figures in the sand with a stick were methods used to communicate -- yes, even to educate. Even without speech, these prehistoric people were able to teach their young how to catch animals for food, what animals to avoid, which vegetation was good to eat and which was poisonous.Quoted from: Frick, T. (1991; 2000) Restructuring Education Through Technology[This quiz example is taken from: https://www.indiana.edu/~tedfrick/plagiarism/item4.html]Student PaperFrick (1991) believes that the non-verbal signs our ancient ancestors used before spoken language emerged constituted one of the earliest technologies.Bibliography:Frick, T. (1991). Restructuring education through technology. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation
No, all source material in the student paper is properly documented
Does the attempted paraphrase present an adequate paraphrase of the source material? [Consider only how well/poorly the student paraphrases the source. Do not consider any needs regarding citation.]Source materialAlthough the Bible teaches that the local church must care for both the spiritual and physical needs of the poor, the Bible does not indicate that only the local church must care for the poor. There is evidence in Scripture that even in simple societies, individuals (Matt. 25:31-46), families (1 Tim. 5:8), and even governments (Dan. 4:27; Ps. 72) have responsibilities to the poor.Quoted from: Corbett, Steve, & Brian Fikkert. (2012). When Helping Hurts: How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor... and yourself. Chicago: Moody.Attempted ParaphraseAlthough the Bible is clear that Christians and churches have responsibilities regarding the physical needs of poor people, Scripture teaches that individuals, family units, and even governments should be involved in caring for the poor.
No, the attempted paraphrase retains direct words or the direct structure from the source.
Why is this student paper an example of plagiarism?Source MaterialIn reading the daily newspaper, I am sure you peruse sections of the paper differently without even realizing it. You expect trustworthy facts and true-to-reality reporting when you study the front page news, while you place a filter over your mind while digesting editorials because you recognize the writing as only someone's opinion.Quoted from: Dean B. Deppe, All Roads Lead to the Text (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011), 7.Student PaperThe phrase fake news has become a popular one under the Trump presidency. As Dean B. Deppe notes, "You expect trustworthy facts and true-to-reality reporting when you study the front page news," (Deppe, 7) but under the fake news model, even these articles are believed to be full of biased opinions and misleading reporting.
This is word-for-word plagiarism because the student work presents some exact content from the source without providing a bibliographic entry.
Does the attempted paraphrase present an adequate paraphrase of the source material? [Consider only how well/poorly the student paraphrases the source. Do not consider any needs regarding citation.]Source materialAlthough the Bible teaches that the local church must care for both the spiritual and physical needs of the poor, the Bible does not indicate that only the local church must care for the poor. There is evidence in Scripture that even in simple societies, individuals (Matt. 25:31-46), families (1 Tim. 5:8), and even governments (Dan. 4:27; Ps. 72) have responsibilities to the poor.Quoted from: Corbett, Steve, & Brian Fikkert. (2012). When Helping Hurts: How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor... and yourself. Chicago: Moody.Attempted ParaphraseVarious biblical passages teach that the task of ministering to the poor is not limited to the local church.
Yes, the paraphrase is in the student's own words.
Did this student paper plagiarize?Source MaterialIn reading the daily newspaper, I am sure you peruse sections of the paper differently without even realizing it. You expect trustworthy facts and true-to-reality reporting when you study the front page news, while you place a filter over your mind while digesting editorials because you recognize the writing as only someone's opinion.Quoted from: Dean B. Deppe, All Roads Lead to the Text (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011), 7.Student PaperThe phrase fake news has become a popular one under the Trump presidency. You expect trustworthy facts and true-to-reality reporting when you study the front page news, but under the fake news model, even these articles are believed to be full of biased opinions and misleading reporting.
Yes, this is word-for-word plagiarism. The student work presents exact content from the source without ALL of the following: quotation marks, an in-text citation, and a bibliographic entry.
Did this student paper plagiarize?Source MaterialThe earliest non-Christian work that refers to Jesus is Josephus' Antiquities. Its last sections, where the references occur, were written in the 90s of the first century.Quoted from: Smith, Morton. (1978). Jesus the Magician. San Francisco: Harper & Row.Student PaperThe earliest non-Christian work that refers to Jesus is Josephus' Antiquities. "Its last sections, where the references occur, were written in the 90s of the first century" (Smith, 1978, p. 45).BibliographySmith, Morton. (1978). Jesus the Magician. San Francisco: Harper & Row.
Yes. The student does not do ALL of the following: put quotation marks around all borrowed material, include an in-text citation, and include a bibliographic entry.
What needs to be added to the paraphrase in the student paper to avoid plagiarism?Source materialAlthough the Bible teaches that the local church must care for both the spiritual and physical needs of the poor, the Bible does not indicate that only the local church must care for the poor. There is evidence in Scripture that even in simple societies, individuals (Matt. 25:31-46), families (1 Tim. 5:8), and even governments (Dan. 4:27; Ps. 72) have responsibilities to the poor.Quoted from: Corbett, Steve, & Brian Fikkert. (2012). When Helping Hurts: How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor... and yourself. Chicago: Moody.Student PaperVarious biblical passages teach that the task of ministering to the poor is not limited to the local church.
an in-text citation AND a bibliographic entry
Student Paper:Frick (1991) believes that "... the first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language" (p. 10).Works CitedFrick, T. (1991). Restructuring education through technology. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation.In the student paper shown above, the portion in red is called the:
bibliographic entry
What needs to be added to the paraphrase in the student paper to avoid plagiarism?Source materialAutism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 88 American children as on the autism spectrum-a ten-fold increase in prevalence in 40 years. Careful research shows that this increase is only partly explained by improved diagnosis and awareness. Studies also show that autism is three to four times more common among boys than girls. An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.By way of comparison, this is more children than are affected by diabetes, AIDS, cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy or Down syndrome, combined.* Autism spectrum disorder affects over 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Moreover, government autism statistics suggest that prevalence rates have increased 10 to 17 percent annually in recent years. There is no established explanation for this continuing increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered.Quoted from: http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism (Links to an external site.)Student PaperThe number of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders has risen significantly in recent decades, with the disorder affecting more boys than girls. The reasons for this increase are not entirely clear.WORKS CITEDhttp://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
in-text citation
Example:Source MaterialFrom the earliest times, women have been actively involved in evangelism. Beginning in the New Testament and throughout the period of the early church and the Middle Ages and on into the era of modern missions, women have served effectively. Among Protestants, there were few opportunities for single women to serve in ministry until the mid-nineteenth century. Before that time the wives of missionaries - though not missionaries in their own right - stand out in many instances for their dedicated service.Quoted from: Tucker, Ruth A. (2004). From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A biographical history of Christian missions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.Student PaperAlthough the efforts of women to spread the gospel can be seen as early as the first century, Tucker (2004) observes that Protestant denominations offered few opportunities for single women to serve in ministry until the mid-nineteenth century.BibliographyTucker, Ruth A. (2004). From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A biographical history of Christian missions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.This is an example of:Group of answer choices
word-for-word plagiarism
