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Could You be A Plagiarist? You know how to avoid plagiarism, right? RIGHT? Well, why not make sure... take this test and see if  you're Citation Savvy! 1. Plagiarism is defined by SMH as "the use of someone else's words or ideas as your own without crediting the other person" (494). So which of the following isn't plagiarism? a) Handing in your roommate's paper. b) Handing in a paper downloaded from a "research site" like CyberCheat.com c) Using facts that can be found in a variety of sources in your essay d) Work that closely paraphrases  the original source, as long as the source is cited. 2. Although never acceptable, plagiarism is excusable when: a) You need a good grade to pass the course b) It's unintentional c) You're up against a deadline d) None of the Above 3. Which of the following is not a possible consequence of discovered plagiarism? a) Expulsion from the University b) Failing the Course c) Earning the respect of your fellow students d) Academic Probation 4. Which of the following do/does not require acknowledgement? Help from friends, parents, or your teacher Someone else's opinion Your own feelings from field research Pictures 5. Plagiarism only affects the person who plagiarizes and (maybe) the person who was plagiarized. True  -OR- False   Free JavaScripts provided by The JavaScript Source Some Helpful Links: Plagiarism: What it is and How to Avoid It (from Writing Tutorial Services at Indiana State University) Avoiding Plagiarism (from the Writing Center at Hamilton College) Avoiding Plagiarism: Mastering the Art of Scholarship (sense a theme here?) from Student Judicial Affairs, UCDavis.