COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is copying facts such as phone number, addresses, and names considered plagiarism?
A
Yes
B
No
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -No. If a fact is generally well known or ‘common knowledge’ then you don’t need to reference it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expressing an idea in your own words, and giving credit. Using a direct quote, and giving credit. Stating a fact, and giving credit. Paraphrasing or summarizing, and giving credit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plagiarism: taking any sequence of more than three words without citing is stealing work from others. Taking an idea, image (photograph, table, or graph) without citing is also plagiarism and may also violate copyright laws.

Detailed explanation-4: -Keeping track of the sources you consult in your research. Paraphrasing or quoting from your sources (and adding your own ideas) Crediting the original author in an in-text citation and in your reference list. Using a plagiarism checker before you submit. 10-Oct-2021

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