Title: Integrating Sources
Course: Question Banks

Q: Which of the following is an example of violating academic integrity?
- Using an in-text parenthetical citation following a quote from an outside source. (Incorrect. Using a citation in an essay is a good example of maintaining (not violating) academic integrity.)
- Contributing to group work and adding your name to the final report. (Incorrect. Adding your name to a final report would violate academic integrity if you did NOT contribute to the group work.)
- Not sharing misinformation, even though it would be helpful to your argument. (Incorrect. Deciding to stop the spread of misinformation is a good example of maintaining academic integrity.)
- Paraphrasing a selection from an outside source in your own words without a citation. (Correct. Even though you’ve rewritten in your own words, the overall idea came from another source.)
A: Paraphrasing a selection from an outside source in your own words without a citation.

Q: Masashi finds a quote that doesn’t include a source, and he wants to use it in his essay as support. What would you suggest to him?
- Rewrite the quote in his own words so he doesn’t have to cite the source. (Incorrect. Rewriting a quote in your own words is called paraphrasing and still requires a citation.)
- Put quotation marks around the quote but leave out the citation or documentation since he doesn’t know it. (Incorrect. Citations and documentation is necessary -- the quote should be left out if the author can’t be found.)
- Use the name of another source that he does document in his essay. (Incorrect. Using a different author for the quote still doesn’t give credit to the original source; the goal is to acknowledge the original speaker, not to just add a name to a quote.)
- Do further research to find the original source, but leave out the quote if he can’t cite the material correctly. (Correct. It’s important to know who said the quote and to leave it out if the original source can’t be located.)
A: Do further research to find the original source, but leave out the quote if he can’t cite the material correctly.

Q: Which is NOT an example of intentional plagiarism?
- Purchasing an essay online to use as your own work. (Incorrect. Using another person’s work as your own, regardless of how you obtain it, is considered intentional plagiarism.)
- Adding additional sources to the bibliography that you don’t include in the essay (Incorrect. If you know that a source wasn’t used in the essay but you still include it in the bibliography to make it look longer, this is intentional plagiarism.)
- Making up a source and quote to include for support in your essay. (Incorrect. Knowingly fabricating information is intentional plagiarism.)
- Paraphrasing a quote in your own words and using an in-text citation for the original source. (Correct. Paraphrasing can be a great choice for your work, as long as a citation is provided so credit is given to the correct source.)
A: Paraphrasing a quote in your own words and using an in-text citation for the original source.

Q: Which of the following would be considered unintentional plagiarism?
- Cutting and pasting outside material into the essay as your own work (Incorrect. Passing off another person’s work as your own is <em>intentional</em> plagiarism.)
- Changing a few words from a quote and not citing the original source (Incorrect. Paraphrasing material in your own words still requires a citation and is considered intentional plagiarism if left off.)
- Including a quote from another source word for word with quotation marks and a citation (Incorrect. This isn’t plagiarism of any kind -- this is a good practice!)
- Forgetting to include a source on the bibliography (Correct. If this is an honest mistake, it would be considered unintentional plagiarism.)
A: Forgetting to include a source on the bibliography

Q: You run out of time to complete an essay, and you decide to purchase an essay online and use it as your own work. Which of the following statements about this is true?
- This is considered unintentional plagiarism because you used the same essay for two different classes. (Incorrect. Even if you use this essay for two different classes, the problem is that you are trying to use another person’s work as your own -- this is intentional plagiarism.)
- This is not plagiarism since you spent money to purchase the essay. (Incorrect. Claiming another person’s work as your own is intentional plagiarism, regardless of how you obtain it.)
- As long as you put quotation marks at the beginning and at the end, this isn’t considered plagiarism. (Incorrect. Quotation marks indicate that work comes from another source, but an entire essay cannot be quoted.)
- This is considered intentional plagiarism because you knowingly use someone else’s work as your own. (Correct. Make sure to give yourself enough time to complete work so you aren’t tempted to plagiarize to meet due dates.)
A: This is considered intentional plagiarism because you knowingly use someone else’s work as your own.

Q: Shane doesn’t have enough time to finish his essay, so he decides to purchase an essay online and use it as his own work. Which of the following statements about his choice is true?
- This is considered unintentional plagiarism because he didn’t use it for two different classes.
- This is not plagiarism since he spent money to purchase the essay.
- He can put quotation marks at the beginning and at the end of the essay so it won’t be considered plagiarism.
- This is considered intentional plagiarism because he knowingly used someone else’s work as his own.
A: This is considered intentional plagiarism because he knowingly used someone else’s work as his own.

Q: Brandon plagiarizes an assignment for his History of Rock and Roll class, and his instructor catches him. Which of the following statements is true about this choice?
- An entertainment lawyer representing the artists could take Brandon to court. (Incorrect. Violating academic integrity cannot be prosecuted, though it can result in academic consequences.)
- Brandon could be fined by the state for trying to use the work as his own. (Incorrect. His choices violate academic integrity, but they do not break the law.)
- Brandon can be sued because academic integrity and copyright are the same thing. (Incorrect. Academic integrity refers to the honesty in academic work, and copyright is the protection granted to creators.)
- Brandon can face academic punishments because he violated academic integrity, but he cannot be prosecuted by law. (Correct. Violating academic integrity is an ethical issue but not necessarily a legal one.)
A: Brandon can face academic punishments because he violated academic integrity, but he cannot be prosecuted by law.

Q: A professor shows video clips for a film class as part of her lesson. Can she be prosecuted for using that work?
- No, as long as she gets written permission from the producers. (Incorrect. Written permission is not necessary because fair use allows for copyrighted work to be used in the classroom.)
- Yes, because she shows the video clips in a public area. (Incorrect. The professor is allowed to use copyrighted work in the classroom because of fair use.)
- Yes -- the work is copyrighted and cannot be used in a classroom. (Incorrect. Even if the work is copyrighted, fair use allows it to be used in an educational setting.)
- Probably not -- fair use allows her to use copyrighted work in an educational setting. (Correct. Fair use protects the professor from legal action in this case.)
A: Probably not -- fair use allows her to use copyrighted work in an educational setting.

Q: When is the best time to specifically quote information from a source?
- When you don’t know how to make a point, you use quotes to let others make your argument for you. (Incorrect. You should never let research speak for you. Quoted information should help make your point, but not because you don’t know what to say.)
- When there are statistics present. You should never paraphrase specific statistics or figures. (Incorrect. You can still paraphrase information with statistics and figures. These do not have to be in direct quotes .)
- When you need to explain the main idea or major details of a long source. (Incorrect. If you are explaining a main idea or details, summarizing is the best way to do this.)
- When the information needs to be accurate and concise. (Correct. When the information must be accurate & concise, quotations should be used.)
A: When the information needs to be accurate and concise.

Q: When should paraphrasing be used over summarizing?
- When you are only concerned with the main idea of the source (Incorrect. If you are only concerned with the main idea, then summarizing should be used.)
- When you need to use the specific wording given by an author (Incorrect. If you are using specific wording, direct quotes are needed.)
- When the specific details aren’t crucial to make the argument clear (Incorrect. Paraphrasing should have a need for specifics; if specific details aren’t crucial, then summarizing should be used.)
- When specificity and details are needed for the information being used (Correct. Paraphrasing is more direct than summarizing and should be used when specific information is needed.)
A: When specificity and details are needed for the information being used

Q: Do citations need to be used regardless of whether you quote, paraphrase, or summarize?
- Yes, but only if it’s an original thought. If you had the thought first, you don’t have to cite the information. (Incorrect. If the information is general knowledge, you do not need to cite, but if you are going to use information you read from a source for your argument, you need to cite it.)
- No, if you summarize it is a generalization of the information, and the work does not have to be cited. (Incorrect. Even if you summarize, citations have to be used to give credit to the original source.)
- No, citations only need to be used if you directly quote a section from the source. (Incorrect. Citations must be used whether you quote, paraphrase, or summarize.)
- Yes, citations must be used to give credit to the original source regardless of how it is presented. (Correct. Regardless of whether you quote, summarize, or paraphrase, citations must be used.)
A: Yes, citations must be used to give credit to the original source regardless of how it is presented.

Q: When using a direct quote, which of the following is NOT a best practice to keep in mind?
- In general, try to keep your quotes to 10% or less of the paper. (Incorrect. As a general rule, you do want to keep quoted material to less than 10% of the paper so you keep your original voice .)
- Brackets should be used to indicate slight changes in wording of quotes. (Incorrect. Any time you take out words, use ellipses, or make changes for verb tense, etc, you should use brackets to indicate the changes made.)
- Use single quotation marks when a quote appears inside a quotation. (Incorrect. When you use a quote within a quote, the internal quote should be offset by single quotation marks.)
- Never use block quotes. They are relied on too heavily by students. (Correct. Block quotes can be used, but they are often not necessary. Use them sparingly.)
A: Never use block quotes. They are relied on too heavily by students.

Q: Which of the following is the correct way to format a quote within a quote?
- Andrew Johnson found that “Crime rates have significantly decreased after legalizing marijuana in Colorado. The Colorado Springs chief of police stated, “From 2011 to 2012, the crime rates declined by 37%.”” (Incorrect. The direct quote from the chief of police should not use double quotes if within another quote already within double quotes.)
- Andrew Johnson found that “Crime rates have significantly decreased after legalizing marijuana in Colorado. The Colorado Springs chief of police stated, From 2011 to 2012, the crime rates declined by 37%.” (Incorrect. There is a specific quote from the chief of police, yet there is no single quotation marks.)
- Andrew Johnson found that “‘Crime rates have significantly decreased after legalizing marijuana in Colorado. The Colorado Springs chief of police stated, From 2011 to 2012, the crime rates declined by 37%.’” (Incorrect. The statement from the chief of police starts the quote within a quote. The single quote should not be at the beginning of the entire sentence.)
- Andrew Johnson found that “Crime rates have significantly decreased after legalizing marijuana in Colorado. The Colorado Springs chief of police stated, ‘From 2011 to 2012, the crime rates declined by 37%.’” (Correct. The entire quote is put in double quotations, but the direct quote from the chief of police must be in single quotes within the double quotes.)
A: Andrew Johnson found that “Crime rates have significantly decreased after legalizing marijuana in Colorado. The Colorado Springs chief of police stated, ‘From 2011 to 2012, the crime rates declined by 37%.’”

Q: When do you add the term “sic” to a quotation you are using?
- When you are adding words to the original quote. (Incorrect. You should never add words to an original quote. The term sic would not cover this instance.)
- When you are changing things like verb tense to match the paper. (Incorrect. When changing things like verb tense to match the paper, you must use brackets.)
- When the original quotation has a quote inside of it. (Incorrect. For quotes within a quote, single quotation marks are used, not the sic add on.)
- When the original quotation has spelling or other errors. (Correct. When the original source has spelling or other errors, write it as is, but use sic to tell the reader that it is not your error.)
A: When the original quotation has spelling or other errors.

Q: Karissa Bodnar is the owner of Thrive cosmetics, a vegan cosmetics company. Which of the following is a strong introduction to a quote by Karissa?
- Karissa Bodnar once said, ... (Incorrect. This introduction tells us who is talking, but not why we should listen to her.)
- Due to all of her experience with this, Karissa Bodnar says, ... (Incorrect. It leads into the author and her experience, but it doesn’t tell the reader what her experience is. It’s too general.)
- Bodnar was once quoted saying… (Incorrect. Bodnar only tells us the last name and it doesn’t lend to her experience at all.)
- Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive, a vegan cosmetics company, says.... (Correct. This introduction tells us who is talking and what her credentials are in a succinct manner.)
A: Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive, a vegan cosmetics company, says....

Q: If you find an entire paragraph of information that you want to use, what is the best way to do so?
- Use a block quote & quote the entire paragraph with citations. (Incorrect. You want to avoid block quotes as much as possible. Quoting an entire paragraph is too much.)
- Paraphrase the entire quote so you don’t leave anything out. (Incorrect. Paraphrasing the entire quote will be all the original author’s voice and not enough of your own voice.)
- Summarize the entire paragraph so you don’t leave anything out. (Incorrect. Summarizing the entire paragraph may be an option, but including small quotes will help include the author’s voice.)
- Summarize the main ideas and use short quotes to include the author’s tone. (Correct. Summarize the overall idea, but include snippets of the quote that best portray the author’s tone.)
A: Summarize the main ideas and use short quotes to include the author’s tone.

Q: Why should you never leave a quote to stand alone and always explain your research?
- Quotes should always be explained to give proper credit to the author. (Incorrect. Proper credit should be given using citations. Explanations are not for giving credit to the author.)
- Quotes should never stand alone because they can be distracting. (Incorrect. Quotes without proper introductions can be distracting, but they must also be explained after being introduced to make the inclusion clear.)
- Quotes have to be explained because it helps lengthen your argument. (Incorrect. Never elaborate or discuss just to lengthen your argument. The focus should be strengthening, not lengthening.)
- Quotes have to be explained so the reader understands how it applies to the claim. (Correct. There has to be a connection from the author that shows why the quote is applicable to the argument or claim.)
A: Quotes have to be explained so the reader understands how it applies to the claim.

Q: When should you include your own thoughts, opinions, or other commentary when paraphrasing?
- Any time within the paraphrased portion of the text. (Incorrect. You should never include your own thoughts or commentary within a paraphrased section of writing.)
- You should never include your own opinions or commentary. (Incorrect. It is ok to include your own commentary, but never within a paraphrased section.)
- Before you introduce the paraphrased information. (Incorrect. You may have your argument clearly stated, but commentary about the paraphrased information should only come after it is presented.)
- After you have paraphrased and cited the original source. (Correct. After you have paraphrased the quote, you may include your own commentary to tie it into the claim you are making.)
A: After you have paraphrased and cited the original source.

Q: When paraphrasing, patchwriting should not occur. What is patchwriting?
- Incorporating own commentary into a paraphrased quotation.. (Incorrect. This is also not advised, but this is not the definition of patchwriting.)
- Paraphrasing a quote but using various parts of the quote patched into the paraphrase. (Incorrect. Paraphrasing a quote and using specific words to show tone is an acceptable standard.)
- Breaking up a quote into several different areas of your paragraph to try to add credibility. (This is a poor method to include quotations, but it is not the definition of patchwriting.)
- Using a quote and replacing several words with synonyms to make it your own. (Correct. Replacing words with synonyms is patchwriting, and it is considered plagiarism.)
A: Using a quote and replacing several words with synonyms to make it your own.

Q: Which of the following is not a best practice when paraphrasing an original quote?
- Read and reread the original content. (Incorrect. You should read and reread the original content to ensure that you fully understand what is being said.)
- State the main point without looking at the content. (Incorrect. If you are able to state the main point of the content without looking at it, it shows comprehension and you are able to put it in your own words.)
- Compare your wording to the original wording. (Incorrect. Once you have created a paraphrase, compare the original and your version to ensure they are not too similar or have several words that are the same in a row.)
- Use a thesaurus to help put the quote in your own words. (Correct. You may use a thesaurus to help break down original words that are too similar after paraphrasing, but it should not be a starting point to paraphrasing.)
A: Use a thesaurus to help put the quote in your own words.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a reason to cite academic sources?
- It’s necessary to acknowledge the work of others. (Incorrect. A good reason to cite academic sources is so credit is given to the author.)
- Citing outside sources gives credibility to your ideas. (Incorrect. Including information from outside sources does give credibility and is a reason to cite them in your work.)
- This helps you and other researchers locate sources easily. (Incorrect. Locating original sources is much easier when someone cites the material.)
- Authors receive payment each time their work is cited. (Correct. Authors do not receive payment in this way, but they should always receive credit for their ideas.)
A: Authors receive payment each time their work is cited.

Q: Which of the following statements is true about citing academic sources?
- Misrepresenting your academic achievements by not giving credit to others is an example of academic integrity. (Incorrect. This is an example of VIOLATING academic integrity, not maintaining it.)
- If you are working in a new field or subject area, you might have difficulty understanding the material and don’t need to use citations. (Incorrect. Citations are required, regardless of your understanding of or familiarity with the field of study.)
- Although new technologies make finding, using, and sharing information easier, all of our cultural expectations about copying and reusing remain unchanged. (Incorrect. Our cultural expectations have changed, which makes it even more important to use correct citations.)
- Providing accurate citations puts your work and ideas into an academic context. (Correct. These citations show what conversation is already happening around this topic.)
A: Providing accurate citations puts your work and ideas into an academic context.

Q: You finished writing your research essay and just want to submit the work without citing your sources. Why should you take the extra time to cite academic sources in your essay?
- feedback: Correct. It is assumed that any material without a citation is the author’s idea, and that isn’t the case here; leaving out citations would be considered plagiarism.
- The assignment is due tomorrow, so it’s fine to leave those off since you’re short on time. (Incorrect. Give yourself enough time to complete the assignment (including citations) without rushing!)
- The requirements for citing material is different in other countries. (Incorrect. This is true, but assignments for U.S. colleges must still follow the citation requirements for the U.S.)
- You paraphrased the information from other sources, so it’s not necessary to cite. (Incorrect. Citations are required for paraphrased information, too.)
- It’s important to maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism as a college student.
A: It’s important to maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism as a college student.

Q: Collette has the following entry in her Works Cited page: MacDonald, Susan Peck. “The Erasure of Language.” College Composition and Communication, vol. 58, no. 4, 2007, pp. 585-625.

Which of the citation styles is she using for her essay?
- APA (Incorrect. APA style requires a References page and has different guidelines for formatting the entry.)
- CMS (Incorrect. CMS uses a Bibliography page and has different guidelines for formatting each entry.)
- No style is used correctly here. (Incorrect. The given entry follows guidelines for MLA style required on the Works Cited page.)
- MLA (Correct. This follows the formatting guidelines for Works Cited entries.)
A: MLA

Q: What are two parts required by most citation styles?
- Summary and paraphrase (Incorrect. These can be used to condense material, but they aren’t used to cite it.)
- APA style and MLA style (Incorrect. These are different forms of citation styles, not the parts of one.)
- Notation and parenthetical citation (Incorrect. These are two types of in-text citation, not the two parts required by citation styles.)
- In-text citation and full bibliographic citation (Correct. Both of these are necessary for MLA, APA, and CMS, although they have different guidelines.)
A: In-text citation and full bibliographic citation

Q: Which of the following is NOT required by most citation styles?
- An in-text citation (Incorrect. Remember, we're looking for the element that is NOT required by most citation styles.)
- A full bibliographic citation (Incorrect. Remember, we're looking for the element that is NOT required by most citation styles.)
- Bibliographic information about the source (Incorrect. Remember, we're looking for the element that is NOT required by most citation styles. All styles require some bibliographic information about the source.)
- An ISBN number (Correct. The ISBN is not required by any major citation system.)
A: An ISBN number

Q: Which style is used most often in literature, arts, humanities, and some other disciplines?
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) (Incorrect. CMS is also referred to as Turabian and is used most often in history, art, and visual studies.)
- No style necessary (Incorrect. These disciplines do require a citation style.)
- Modern Language Association (MLA) style (Incorrect. APA style is generally used in social sciences such as anthropology, business, psychology, sociology, and political science.)
A: Modern Language Association (MLA) style

Q: Alicia is taking classes in anthropology, business, and political science this term. Which citation style is she most likely going to use in these courses?
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) (Incorrect. CMS is used most often in history, art, and visual studies.)
- Modern Language Association (MLA) style (Incorrect. MLA style is generally used in literature, arts, and humanities.)
- Turabian style (Incorrect. Turabian style is another term for CMS, which is used most often in history, art, and visual studies.)
- American Psychological Association (APA) style (Correct. APA style is generally used in social sciences such as anthropology, business, psychology, sociology, and political science.)
A: American Psychological Association (APA) style

Q: You are preparing to write an essay and notice that the assignment requirements don’t list a specific citation style. What should you do?
- Use the style with which you’re most comfortable (Incorrect. You’ll need to meet the requirements for the style and use the style required by the instructor.)
- Use MLA style since that’s the most common (Incorrect. MLA style isn’t necessarily the most common; you’ll want to check with your instructor for the style s/he requires.)
- Try APA style since it’s a literature course. (Incorrect. MLA style is usually required for literature courses, but instructors sometimes require a different style.)
- Ask your instructor which style s/he requires for the course. (Correct. Some instructors have different requirements for their specific courses.)
A: Ask your instructor which style s/he requires for the course.

Q: You remember using MLA style and APA style in high school and feel confident that you remember all of the requirements. Which of the following is the best choice?
- Start working on the Works Cited/Reference page (Incorrect. This leaves the possibility of creating a Works Cited/Reference page using incorrect guidelines,)
- Include both styles in your essay. (Incorrect. Each essay must follow one style rather than mixing two (unless given instructions to do so by your instructor.)
- Use a citation generator to check your work. (Incorrect. Citation generators are not always correct -- double check the information they provide with another resource.)
- Look up the style guide to remind yourself of the latest rules. (Correct. The style guides change often, and you’ll need to use the most updated information.)
A: Look up the style guide to remind yourself of the latest rules.

Q: Which of the following statements is true about citation generators?
- You can use a citation generator as long as you pay for the service. (Incorrect. You may not need to pay for a citation generator. Note: whether paid or unpaid, a citation generator will probably make mistakes.)
- Citation generators are a better resource than the citation style manual. (Incorrect. An updated citation style manual will be the most correct resource.)
- Using a citation generator is considered plagiarism. (Incorrect. A citation generator can be a good resource, as long as you double-check that information.)
- You should double-check everything carefully after using a citation generator. (Correct. Sometimes the citation generator makes mistakes, too!)
A: You should double-check everything carefully after using a citation generator.