REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING
RESEARCH PLAGIARISM AND THESAURUS
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Question
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It is necessary to cite information that is common knowledge or widely accessible, like historical information or popular scientific information, e.g. 70% of the earth is covered in water?
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Any source be it illustration, media, written work must be properly cited. Think of a citation as a route for the reader to get to the information.
Detailed explanation-2: -Paraphrasing ALWAYS requires a citation. Even if you are using your own words, the idea still belongs to someone else. Sometimes there is a fine line between paraphrasing and plagiarizing someone’s writing.
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