You've read in Chapter 5 that common knowledge does not have to be cited in your
scholarly work. For each of the following examples, indicate whether it's common
knowledge as defined in Chapter 5, or needs to be cited.
A. The Macintosh computer was created by Apple, Inc.
B. Graduate students in college think dualistically.
C. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.
D. Multiple sclerosis starts in young adulthood and most often in females, according
to research.
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common knowledge, need to cite, common knowledge, need to cite
,Indicate whether the statements below are true or false.
A. When you create an original work and put a Creative Commons attribution license
on it, you are still the copyright holder.
B. In order to be a copyright holder you must register with the U.S. Copyright Office.
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true, false
Scenario: You're discussing with a classmate a course assignment to write a research
paper. Your classmate tells you her plan to re-use a paper she wrote for a different
class last year. According to Chapter 5, which TWO of the following options should
your classmate know?
A. This is okay because you own the copyright of the original paper
B. This is okay if the class is not using plagiarism detection software
C. In some contexts this material is considered common knowledge
D. This is okay only if the instructor is aware and has given consent
E. In some contexts this may be considered self-plagiarism
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D and E
, Using what you know about Wikipedia contributors from this chapter, give TWO
reasons why you might want to use an additional source.
A. Wikipedia contributors are all from the US.
B. Majority of Wikipedia contributors do not have advanced degrees.
C. Wikipedia articles are not traditionally peer reviewed.
D. Wikipedia contributors tend to be from the life sciences only.
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B and C
For the topics listed below, indicate which finding tool would be the best choice:
Google or Google Scholar?
1. A report on the effects of past years' weather on the Iowa soybean harvest.
2. In-depth analysis on the economic impact of past Olympic Games on their host
cities.
(Google or Google Scholar)
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Google Scholar
Chapter 1 discusses the difference between quick information searches and research.
For each example below, match the description to the correct choice.
scholarly work. For each of the following examples, indicate whether it's common
knowledge as defined in Chapter 5, or needs to be cited.
A. The Macintosh computer was created by Apple, Inc.
B. Graduate students in college think dualistically.
C. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.
D. Multiple sclerosis starts in young adulthood and most often in females, according
to research.
Give this one a try later!
common knowledge, need to cite, common knowledge, need to cite
,Indicate whether the statements below are true or false.
A. When you create an original work and put a Creative Commons attribution license
on it, you are still the copyright holder.
B. In order to be a copyright holder you must register with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Give this one a try later!
true, false
Scenario: You're discussing with a classmate a course assignment to write a research
paper. Your classmate tells you her plan to re-use a paper she wrote for a different
class last year. According to Chapter 5, which TWO of the following options should
your classmate know?
A. This is okay because you own the copyright of the original paper
B. This is okay if the class is not using plagiarism detection software
C. In some contexts this material is considered common knowledge
D. This is okay only if the instructor is aware and has given consent
E. In some contexts this may be considered self-plagiarism
Give this one a try later!
D and E
, Using what you know about Wikipedia contributors from this chapter, give TWO
reasons why you might want to use an additional source.
A. Wikipedia contributors are all from the US.
B. Majority of Wikipedia contributors do not have advanced degrees.
C. Wikipedia articles are not traditionally peer reviewed.
D. Wikipedia contributors tend to be from the life sciences only.
Give this one a try later!
B and C
For the topics listed below, indicate which finding tool would be the best choice:
Google or Google Scholar?
1. A report on the effects of past years' weather on the Iowa soybean harvest.
2. In-depth analysis on the economic impact of past Olympic Games on their host
cities.
(Google or Google Scholar)
Give this one a try later!
Google Scholar
Chapter 1 discusses the difference between quick information searches and research.
For each example below, match the description to the correct choice.
