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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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: -Here are some examples of Plagiarism: Turning in someone else’s work as your own. Copying large pieces of text from a source without citing that source. Taking passages from multiple sources, piecing them together, and turning in the work as your own.

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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