Plagiarism and APA Citations
Which type of plagiarism is copying text word-for-word without citation?
Direct plagiarism
What are the four types of sentence errors?
Run-offs, wordiness, double negatives and fragments
According to guidelines, what is AI mainly for in academics?
Brainstorming support/Assistance/Ideas
Which device repeats words at the start of lines?
Anaphora
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel, and what does this reveal about his character?
Beowulf defeats Grendel by using his strength to rip off Grendel’s arm. This shows his bravery, physical strength, and confidence in facing dangerous foes without weapons.
Which APA in-text citation is correct for 3+ authors?
(Author et al., 2022)
“Because I was late.” What error is this?
Fragment
Which is prohibited by AI guidelines?
Generating entire assignments
What is an oxymoron?
Contradicting/adding words
Compare Beowulf’s fight with Grendel’s mother to his fight with Grendel. What challenges does he face in each, and how does he adapt?
In the fight with Grendel, Beowulf relies on his sheer strength. With Grendel’s mother, the battle is underwater, and Beowulf must find a magical sword to defeat her, showing his courage, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
In APA, what’s the difference between researcher-focused and idea-focused citation?
Researcher-focused begins with source
“I don’t never study for tests.” What error is this?
Double-negatives
Why must students verify AI output?
AI may be outdated/inaccurate
A “sail” referring to a whole ship is an example of?
Synecdoche
What role does loyalty and honor play in Beowulf’s decision to fight the dragon in his old age, and what does this suggest about his character and leadership?
Beowulf fights the dragon to protect his people, even knowing it could cost him his life. This demonstrates his sense of duty, courage, and the heroic ideal of risking oneself for the good of the community.
A student writes: “According to (Miller, 2021), online learning is effective.” Identify the error and rewrite it correctly in APA style.
The error is the parentheses around the author’s name when already introduced. Correct version: According to Miller (2021), online learning is effective.
Why are double negatives considered grammatically incorrect in English? Provide an original sentence with a double negative and its corrected form.
Double negatives cancel each other, creating confusion or unintended positive meaning.
A student uses AI to generate an entire essay and then edits a few words before submitting. Explain why this still violates AI guidelines and what the correct use of AI should have been.
This violates guidelines because the student is not the primary author—the AI is. Correct use would be AI for brainstorming or outlining, then writing the essay personally.
Identify the literary device in this line from Richard Cory: “And he was always quietly arrayed, and he was always human when he talked.” Explain how it contributes to the poem’s theme.
The device is anaphora (repetition of “he was always”). It emphasizes Cory’s consistency and perfection, which heightens the shock of his suicide, underlining the theme of appearances versus reality.
Analyze the significance of Beowulf’s death at the end of the epic. How does it reflect the themes of heroism, mortality, and legacy in the poem?
Beowulf’s death emphasizes that even the greatest heroes are mortal. His heroic deeds, courage, and leadership ensure his legacy lives on. The poem highlights that true heroism is measured by selflessness, honor, and the impact one leaves on others, not by immortality.