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Mini-Quiz: Plagiarism Can Lower Your Grade

by Ron Kurtus (updated 3 March 2022)

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

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

The teacher told them to do it

The student doesn't own a computer

The student didn't know it was wrong or illegal

2. How can a teacher spot plagiarism?

Often students paste plagiarized material in red

Certain paragraphs look like they were written by someone else

It is actually impossible for a teacher to know if material was plagiarized

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

Your teacher should give guidelines for citing references

Always put material in capital letters

You should have learned that last year

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.

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Try to be original

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Resources and references

Ron Kurtus' Credentials

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

Books

(Notice: The School for Champions may earn commissions from book purchases)

Top-rated books on Plagiarism

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Students and researchers

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Good Grades topics

• Overview of Getting Good Grades

Seeking good grades

• Reasons to Seek Good Grades
• Factors in Determining Your Grades
• Having Fun in School
• Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
• Avoid Getting Failing Grades
• Cheating to Get a Better Grade

Absorbing information

• Taking Notes in Class
• Using Graphical Outlines
• Texting During Class
• Learn From Observing Others
• Learn by Teaching Others

Dealing with teachers

• When the Teacher is a Jerk
• Getting a Good Teacher
• Class Participation Improves Your Grades

Doing your homework

• Purpose of Homework
• Zip Through Your Homework
• Getting Your Homework Done
• Doing Homework with Friends
• Plagiarism Can Lower Your Grade

Using important skills

• Special Homework Skills
• Reading Faster
• Writing Clearly
• Speak to Your Class with Confidence
• Researching Information

Knowing how to take tests

• Be Good at Taking Tests
• Practice Taking Tests
• Preparing to Take a Test
• Mental Process in Preparing for a Test
• Avoid Goofing Up Tests
• Preparing for the Final Exams

Problems in school

• Being Bullied Can Affect Your Grades
• Protecting Your Books from Thieves
• Characteristics of Hyperactive Students
• Harness Your Hyperactivity

Having champion attitudes

• Become a Champion Student
• Three Levels of a Champion Student
• Being Healthy
• Being Knowledgeable
• Striving for Excellence
• Being Valuable
• Having Good Character in School

Misc. tools

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Also see

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• Succeed with Good Character
• Succeed in Physical Science
• Succeed in Writing

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