This interactive quiz tests one knowledge about proper citing and paraphrasing. The quiz is part of larger tutorial on plagiarism. While other sections of the tutorial refer to resources specific to Cornell University, the quiz section of the tutorial is general and can be used by anyone.
Type of Material:
Quiz/Test
Recommended Uses:
AS homework, ask students to do the quiz. Discuss in class any remaining questions. As followup homework, ask students to peer-check each other's writing (e.g., essay, report) for plagiarism instances.
Technical Requirements:
Web browser software is all that is required to take this quiz.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This quiz will help student to guage their own knowledge regarding paraphrasing, quoting, and citing information in such a way as to avoid plagiarism.
Target Student Population:
General education students, Composition students, Library and information professional students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic reading skills and knowledge of internet browsing software is all that is required to take this quiz.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This tutorial clearly defines plagiarism, and uses case studies/examples to explain plagiarism and how to avoid it. Types of material covered include textual passages from books or newpaper articles, images, statistics, and reference book entries. Explanations for the correctness or incorrectness of each answer submitted assists the user in uderstanding many of the nuances of paraphrasing, quoting, and citing in order to avoid plagiarism. The tutorial is written by Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences, with resultant accurate information. The tutorial may be incorporated across the curricula, and applies to a broad audience: high schoolers through grad students. Material is appropriated attributed.
Concerns:
The website is over 10 years old, but it is still useful and accurate. Part of the tutorial is Cornell-centric.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
Intellectual property and responsible use of intellectual work is central to ICT, which this tutorial addresses clearly. The quiz provides examples of several situations which are somewhat tricky in how they are quoted and/or cited properly, thereby helping students understand the nuances of proper citation. It builds knowledge based on each case study presented. The tutorial offers an efficient way to explain plagiarism without being alarmist -- and showing concrete ways to avoid it; as such, students are given the tools to incorporate other people's ideas responsibly. The exercises and online immediate feedback reinforces learning in a positive way.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
This short tutorial is a very engaging experience, even though it is completely text-based. The layout and "chunking" of information is very effective. Of particular value are the case studies, which are interactive; students are given immediate and specific feedback to reinforce their learning. Learners can also give comments and ask questions of the tutorial creators. The tutorial is easy to use, and is low-tech.
Concerns:
The tutorial does not seem ADA-compliant. There is no visual "eye candy."
Creative Commons:
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