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Question 1 0 / 0 pts The ideas and thoughts that you post should always be written in your own words, representing your unique voice

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Question 1

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The ideas and thoughts that you post should always be written in your own words, representing your unique voice.  Your professor does not expect your posts to look like a scientific article. 

Correct!  

True

 

You are correct.  Although I do expect correct grammar and spelling, all written work in this class must be your original writing representing your writing style.  

  

False

 

 

Question 2

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It is okay to paste text from the internet into your post, as long as you change the wording. 

  

True

 Correct!  

False

 

You are correct!  Even if you change the wording it is still considered plagiarism.  Never paste text from the internet into your post. 

 

Question 3

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Which types of citations should you use in this class?

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Both in-text citations and complete citations

   

In-text citations only

   

Complete citations only

 

Your discussion forum posts should have in-text citations within the body of the text using the numeric system, and complete citations listed at the bottom of the post. 

 

Question 4

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Which below require citations?

Check all that apply. 

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Stating a fact or data from an article. that is not common knowledge.

 Correct Answer  

When using a direct quote from a source.

   

When giving your own opinion or personal experience.

   

Stating a fact that is common knowledge and can be found in many sources.

 

Facts and data that are not common knowledge and direct quotes definitely need citations.  Your own opinion/personal experience or common knowledge does not need citations.  

 

Question 5

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What is the best way to research and write your posts?

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Read several articles, take notes, and then frame your answer in your own words based on what you learned. 

 

Yes....It is best to do some research, take a few notes, and then frame your written answer with your own unique perspective based on what you learned from your research.  

  

Copy and paste text from the internet because the technical wording will impress your instructor.

   

Copy and past text from the internet, but change the wording so that it looks like you wrote it.

 

 

Question 6

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Even though a new discussion forum topic is posted on the Monday of each week, your instructor recommends waiting until the following Sunday evening to begin working on it. 

  

True

 Correct!  

False

 

It is much better to start early in the week because many of the topics require research and time for a quality submission. 

 

Question 7

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Any amount of plagiarism will result in a 0 for that assignment, no exceptions.  

Correct!  

True

   

False

 

Plagiarism always results in a 0 for that assignment, absolutely no exceptions.  Even if it was a mistake it is still plagiarism. 

 

Question 8

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You can refer back to the Discussion Forum Guidelines at any time during the semester. 

Correct!  

True

   

False