Getting Good Grades

Mini-Quiz: Plagiarism Can Lower Your Grade

(updated 3 March 2022)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.


QUIZ

Self-check your understanding

  1. What is a common reason that students plagiarize material?

  2. How can a teacher spot plagiarism?

  3. How can you know how to cite referenced material?

Pick an answer to see instant feedback. Re-read the lesson if you miss one.

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Getting Good Grades. If you had problems, look over the material again.


Try to be original


Resources and references

Websites

Plagiarism Overview – Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)

Plagiarism Resources – Extensive discussion on types of plagiarism

A Plagiarism Guide for Students – Good overview

Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It – Indiana University Writing Tutorial Services

What is Plagiarism? – Kid’s Health – for younger students

Plagiarism – Wikipedia – types and history of plagiarism

Plagiarism Checker – From pltext.com

Preventing plagiarism: a guide for students and educators – Adobe Blog

Also

Good Grades Resources