Avoiding plagiarism
What is the act of copying someone else’s work without credit called?
Plagiarism.
What is one effective study strategy?
Spaced repetition or active recall.
What does “citation” mean?
Giving credit to the source of an idea or quote.
What is “time management”?
Planning and controlling how much time to spend on specific activities.
Summarizing means to …
Give the main points in your own words.
Name one method to avoid plagiarism when using someone else’s ideas.
Paraphrasing and citing the source.
Why is setting goals helpful for studying?
It gives direction and motivation.
Give one reason why citations are important.
To avoid plagiarism and allow readers to find sources.
Name one tool you can use to manage your time.
A planner, to-do list, or calendar.
When summarizing, you should omit …
Details, examples, and anecdotes.
If you quote a phrase exactly, what must you include?
Quotation marks and a citation.
What does “break down tasks” mean?
Divide a large task into smaller steps.
What is a “reference list” (or “works cited”) page?
A list of all sources cited in your work.
What does “prioritizing tasks” mean?
Deciding which tasks are most important or urgent.
True or False: A summary is longer than the original text.
False.
What does “self-plagiarism” mean?
Reusing your own previous work without acknowledging it.
What is “deep work”?
Long periods of focused, distraction-free work.
Q: In APA style, how do you cite a book in-text with author John Smith (2020)?
(Smith, 2020).
What is the “Pomodoro Technique”?
Working in short intervals (e.g. 25 minutes) with breaks.
Name a step in summarizing after reading the full text.
Identify the main ideas.
Which citation style is commonly used in humanities?
MLA.
How can reflecting on your progress help in studying?
It helps you adjust strategies and improve.
If you paraphrase a long passage, do you need to cite?
Yes, you must cite the original source.
If you’re constantly distracted, what’s one strategy to stay focused?
Turn off notifications or use a focus app.
When combining multiple sources to create a summary, what must you do?
Cite all original sources.