EAP Avoiding Plagiarism 2

Question 1

A student copies a paragraph from a source and changes only a few words without citing it. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Mosaic plagiarism

Answer

Mosaic plagiarism (also called patchwork plagiarism) involves copying text and replacing only some words while keeping the original structure without citation.

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT need to be cited in an academic paper?

Accepted Answer

The date of a historical battle that is universally known

Answer

Widely known historical facts (like common dates) are considered common knowledge and do not require citation.

Question 3

When is it acceptable to submit the same paper for two different courses?

Accepted Answer

Only with explicit permission from both instructors

Answer

Submitting the same work for two courses (self-plagiarism) is only acceptable if both instructors explicitly grant permission.

Question 4

A student uses an idea from a source, restates it entirely in their own words, and adds a citation. This practice is called:

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

Answer

Paraphrasing means expressing someone else's idea in your own words and sentence structure while still providing a citation.

Question 5

Which scenario best describes 'accidental plagiarism'?

Accepted Answer

Forgetting to add a citation for a paraphrased idea

Answer

Accidental plagiarism typically results from careless note-taking or forgetting to add a citation, rather than intentional deception.

EAP - English For Academic Purposes Practice Test

EAP - English For Academic Purposes Practice Test

EAP Avoiding Plagiarism 2