SSC
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Question
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Is copying facts such as phone number, addresses, and names considered plagiarism?
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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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.
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