Unit 3: Academic Integrity and Ethical Conduct

Question 1

True or False: The term “A.P.A. standards” for properly citing sources and structuring research papers, stands for “American Print Administration.”

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Plagiarizing part of an assignment can result in failing the entire assignment.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False: Peer and self-assessments help a student to develop the ability to make judgments.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following is true about using direct quotations?

a. Assignments composed of mostly quotations are not plagiarism as long as they are properly cited.
b. Quotations should be used only when necessary. Correct
c. Quotations are better than paraphrasing.
d. Quotations can substitute for original analysis.

Answer 4

Quotations should be used only when necessary.

Question 5

Which of the following online journal article citations is correct?

a. Mitka, M. (1998). A quarter century of health maintenance. p.2059–2060. Retrieved from http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama
b. Mitka, M. (1998). A quarter century of health maintenance. JAMA, 280(24), 2059–2060.
c. Mitka, M. A quarter century of health maintenance. JAMA, 280(24), 2059–2060.
d. Mitka, M. (1998). A quarter century of health maintenance. JAMA, 280(24), 2059–2060. Retrieved from http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama

Answer 5

Mitka, M. (1998). A quarter century of health maintenance. JAMA, 280(24), 2059–2060. Retrieved from http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama

Question 6

True or False: Discussion posts facilitate discussions similar to on-site class discussions.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Giving feedback in peer assessment:

a. Is a passive activity
b. Requires the student to become an expert like the instructor
c. Stimulates self-reflection Correct
d. Takes the place of instructor feedback

Answer 7

Stimulates self-reflection

Question 8

Which of the following is a good way to start the writing process?

a. Writing a draft
b. Outlining
c. Writing the introduction
d. Writing the title

Answer 8

b. Outlining

Question 9

Peer assessment improves learning for:

a. The student receiving the feedback
b. The student writing the feedback
c. Both A & B
d. None of the above

Answer 9

c. Both A & B

Question 10

True or False: Spell-check will find all of the spelling errors in a document, so proofreading is not necessary.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Citations are not required when:

a. The information is in the textbook
b. It is something the writer personally experienced
c. The information is common knowledge
d. Both B and C

Answer 11

d. Both B and C

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism:

a. Unacknowledged and/or unauthorized collaboration in submitted course work
b. Copying words or ideas from a source without appropriate attribution
c. Rewording someone else’s ideas, and then citing the source of ideas.
d. Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks

Answer 12

c. Rewording someone else’s ideas, and then citing the source of ideas.

Question 13

Netiquette is:

a. Internet etiquette
b. Rules about what should and should not be done in online communication
c. Important for respect, harmony, and tolerance in online classes
d. All of the above

Answer 13

d. All of the above

Question 14

Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation could result in dismissal from the University of the People.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct citation for an article on a website?

a. United Nations. (n.d.). History of the United Nations.
b. United Nations. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/sections/history/history-united-nations/index.html
c. United Nations. History of the United Nations. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/sections/history/history-united-nations/index.html
d. United Nations. (n.d.). History of the United Nations. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/sections/history/history-united-nations/index.html

Answer 15

d. United Nations. (n.d.). History of the United Nations. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/sections/history/history-united-nations/index.html

Question 16

Plagiarizing part of an assignment can result in failing the entire assignment.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

To find the UoPeople code of conduct, students should:

a. Read Chapter 15 of the UoPeople catalog
b. Ask their Academic Advisor
c. As the course instructor
d. Check the syllabus

Answer 17

a. Read Chapter 15 of the UoPeople catalog

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct citation for an article on a website?

a. Salturu, S. (2020). An example of articles. New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nyt.com/example
b. Salturu, S. (2020). An example of articles. Retrieved from https://www.nyt.com/example
c. Salturu, S. (2020). An example of articles. New York Times. https://www.nyt.com/example Correct
d. Salturu, S. An example of articles. New York Times. https://www.nyt.com/example

Answer 18

Salturu, S. (2020). An example of articles. New York Times. https://www.nyt.com/example

Question 19

Netiquette is:

a. Internet etiquette
b. Rules about what should and should not be done in online communication
c. Important for respect, harmony, and tolerance in online classes
d. All of the above Correct

Answer 19

d. All of the above Correct

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism:

a. Unacknowledged and/or unauthorized collaboration in submitted course work
b. Copying words or ideas from a source without appropriate attribution
c. Rewording someone else’s ideas, and then citing the source of ideas. Correct
d. Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks

Answer 20

c. Rewording someone else’s ideas, and then citing the source of ideas. Correct