Plagiarism
How can you show an act of plagiarism?
Copying a website's words or phrases and passing them on as one's own.
How can you show an act of professionalism?
Asking how the interviewer's day was and wear professional clothing.
How can you show an act of time management?
When you know how you are going to spend your time.
How can you see if a website is showing biased information?
If they are using their own opinion instead of scientific facts.
True or False?
You will get a passing grade on your test if you plagiarize.
False. You can get a failing grade, fail the class, or get kicked out of school if you plagiarize.
True and False?
Professional dressing requires you to wear a suit and tie, or a business type shirt and a black skirt all the time.
False. Just don't dress how you do every single day.
True or False?
You can use time management to finish your homework and schoolwork.
True. You can also use time management to help around the house.
True or False?
Biased information can be found only on Wikipedia.
False. There are many other websites that use biased information, which you probably will be better off not using.
Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
A- Copying your classmate's answers on a test.
B- Accidentally ordering the same meal as the person in front of you at Chick-fil-a
C- Buying the same shirt as your best friend for a spirit event at your school.
D- Making a song that is going to be a remake of someone else's song with their permission.
A- Copying your classmate's answers on a test.
Which of the following is NOT an example of professionalism?
A- Shaking the interviewer's hand and being friendly.
B- Wearing appropriate attire.
C- Giving short worded answers to the questions that are being asked by the interviewer.
D- Exceeding expectations and meeting deadlines.
C- Giving short worded answers to the questions that are being asked by the interviewer.
Which of the following is an example of time management?
A- Taking many long breaks while doing your homework.
B- Joking around with your friends in class instead of finishing your math project.
C- Having a messy workplace because you refuse to make time to clean it.
D- Using your time productively in class.
D- Using your time productively in class.
Which of the following is NOT an example of biased information?
A- An article that talks about erosion and deposition.
B- An article that tells you what the best dog breed is.
C- An article that talks about which ice cream flavor is best for you.
D- A website that tells you your favorite type of chips are depending on your zodiac sign.
A- An article that talks about erosion and deposition.
What is the definition of plagiarism?
To copy one's work or ideas and pass them off as yours.
What is the definition of professionalism?
To be businesslike, well dressed, appearance, poised, and show self control.
What is the definition of time management?
The ability to use one's time effectively and productively in your life or at work.
What is the definition of biased information?
A particular preference, or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.
What can you do to prevent yourself from plagiarizing?
Put the text that was on your website in quotation marks and say "According to ___"
What can you do to be more professional?
You can be productive or demonstrate your integrity.
What can you do to be more organized?
Create some time to clean your room and/or workplace so you can focus more on your work instead of moving papers and books out the way, halting your learning time.
How can you avoid going onto biased articles and websites?
See if the website or article is credible, meaning that can be trusted and objective for academic research.