2024/25 CTSS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
PASSED ANSWERS!
Why is academic integrity important? Answer - Academic Integrity means that
you are truthful about your own ideas and you give credit to others if you use
their ideas in your writing or other work. If you are not honest, then you make
the mistake of plagiarism. This means you steal someone else's work and use it
as your own. This is plagiarism and it is illegal.
How do I know if my sources are reliable? Answer - 1. Use specific, detailed
search words. If your topic has unique terms those can make a good search
term.
2. Since the results are sorted to provide the most relevant information first,
look through the first two or three sites. Don't stop at the first one.
3. When looking at a Web site, skim the first two or three paragraphs to see if
the information is useful. Don't take the time to read the entire web page
unless it fits what you are looking for.
4. If you find a helpful Web site, bookmark it so that you can return to it later.
5. Finally, look to see if the Web site provides links to other Web sites that
might have helpful information.
Some reliable sources are:
Academic Journals (written and reviewed by people in the field)
Reputable Newspapers and News Agencies
Known, Credible Authors
What is plagiarism and how can I avoid it? Answer - Plagiarism is committing
intellectual property theft. The best way to avoid plagiarism and respect others'
work is to cite the sources you use. To cite means that you note when you use
, someone else's work and you give information to your readers about where
they can find the original writing.
What are the steps in the writing process? Answer - prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing, publishing
How can graphic organizers help me to plan an essay? Answer - Graphic
organizers are very visual ways of recording and presenting information.
Graphic organizers are helpful for a couple of reasons. First, they make use of
your multiple intelligence strengths.
Secondly, they are a brain booster. Your mind is much more likely to remember
bold colors, shapes, and the placement of information on a page than it is to
remember individual words and numbers.
How can I use the prompt and rubric to meet the essay requirements? Answer
- Rubrics are designed to allow MK12 to communicate the specific expectations
of our assignments to students. By examining a rubric before beginning an
assignment, you can use rubrics to guide your work like you might use a
checklist. As you complete the assignment, you can make sure to include each
item that the rubric assesses. Tips for using rubrics:
Always use rubrics when they work on their assignments for Mizzou K-12.
Never turn in an assignment without first reviewing the rubric.
Be proactive! ALWAYS read rubrics before beginning an assignment. Reading
the rubric is the very first thing you should do -- before you brainstorm,
prewrite, or draft.
Pay attention to the expectations and requirements on the rubric. Ask
questions about anything you do not understand on the rubric.
As you complete an assignment, check your work against the rubric during
their writing/work process and then again one last time before submitting an
assignment.
PASSED ANSWERS!
Why is academic integrity important? Answer - Academic Integrity means that
you are truthful about your own ideas and you give credit to others if you use
their ideas in your writing or other work. If you are not honest, then you make
the mistake of plagiarism. This means you steal someone else's work and use it
as your own. This is plagiarism and it is illegal.
How do I know if my sources are reliable? Answer - 1. Use specific, detailed
search words. If your topic has unique terms those can make a good search
term.
2. Since the results are sorted to provide the most relevant information first,
look through the first two or three sites. Don't stop at the first one.
3. When looking at a Web site, skim the first two or three paragraphs to see if
the information is useful. Don't take the time to read the entire web page
unless it fits what you are looking for.
4. If you find a helpful Web site, bookmark it so that you can return to it later.
5. Finally, look to see if the Web site provides links to other Web sites that
might have helpful information.
Some reliable sources are:
Academic Journals (written and reviewed by people in the field)
Reputable Newspapers and News Agencies
Known, Credible Authors
What is plagiarism and how can I avoid it? Answer - Plagiarism is committing
intellectual property theft. The best way to avoid plagiarism and respect others'
work is to cite the sources you use. To cite means that you note when you use
, someone else's work and you give information to your readers about where
they can find the original writing.
What are the steps in the writing process? Answer - prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing, publishing
How can graphic organizers help me to plan an essay? Answer - Graphic
organizers are very visual ways of recording and presenting information.
Graphic organizers are helpful for a couple of reasons. First, they make use of
your multiple intelligence strengths.
Secondly, they are a brain booster. Your mind is much more likely to remember
bold colors, shapes, and the placement of information on a page than it is to
remember individual words and numbers.
How can I use the prompt and rubric to meet the essay requirements? Answer
- Rubrics are designed to allow MK12 to communicate the specific expectations
of our assignments to students. By examining a rubric before beginning an
assignment, you can use rubrics to guide your work like you might use a
checklist. As you complete the assignment, you can make sure to include each
item that the rubric assesses. Tips for using rubrics:
Always use rubrics when they work on their assignments for Mizzou K-12.
Never turn in an assignment without first reviewing the rubric.
Be proactive! ALWAYS read rubrics before beginning an assignment. Reading
the rubric is the very first thing you should do -- before you brainstorm,
prewrite, or draft.
Pay attention to the expectations and requirements on the rubric. Ask
questions about anything you do not understand on the rubric.
As you complete an assignment, check your work against the rubric during
their writing/work process and then again one last time before submitting an
assignment.
