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What is an example of a source that is less likely to be copyrighted?

A
an acceptance speech by a presidential candidate
B
a photo recently taken by a famous photographer
C
an article from a well-known science magazine
D
an app for a new video game for sale online
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What is one way to get permission to use a copyrighted online source?

A
write down the source’s publication date
B
locate the owner and make a request
C
look for the phrase “all rights reserved”
D
copy the source without identifying it
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Credible online sources are more likely to contain information that is

A
false.
B
outdated.
C
accurate.
D
opinionated.
4

Which are examples of copyrighted online materials? Check all that apply.

A
an article from an Internet magazine
B
lyrics for a song written in the 1800s
C
photos taken by a student on his blog
D
a video game that is free for anyone to copy
E
an illustration sold by an artist on her website
F
an excerpt from a novel published in 1913
5

What is an example of a credible online source?

A
a wiki website
B
a personal blog
C
an online fan forum
D
a nonprofit agency
7

What is one way to recognize whether an online source has been copyrighted?

A
The source features the phrase “all rights reserved.”
B
The source contains well-known facts and details.
C
The source was published during the 1800s.
D
The source is owned by a government agency.
8

Which example best describes a school consequence for committing plagiarism?

A
Vanessa fears prison time after copying another student’s work.
B
Mike fails a class when he passes off an author’s work as his own.
C
Anil gets a failing grade after he does not submit his paper on time.
D
Candice has to rewrite a one-page paper that should have been two.
9

Which scenario describes a student filing a permission request for an online source?

A
Steven takes notes on all the facts and details a source provides.
B
Marta studies a source carefully to see whether or not it is credible.
C
David sends a letter to the owner of a source to ask if he can quote it.
D
Ling includes the name of a source’s author in her report.
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In a student’s paper, what should a citation for an online source include?

A
the student’s opinion on the author
B
the student’s opinion on the information
C
the name of the author of the source
D
the name of the school the student attends
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Which scenario describes a student evaluating an online source?

A
Steven takes notes on all the facts and details a source provides.
B
Marta studies a source carefully to see whether or not it is credible.
C
David sends a letter to the owner of a source to ask if he can quote it.
D
Ling includes the name of a source’s author in her report.
12

A credit given to an author for his or her work is called a(n)

A
citation.
B
copyright.
C
evaluation.
D
permission.
13

Which examples are credible sources that could be used for an essay on the environment? Check all that apply.

A
a website for a federal environmental agency
B
a website run by a non-profit organization
C
an article for an online wiki encyclopedia
D
a blog by a child who’s interested in nature
E
a video game that features animal characters
F
a paper on the environment by a university professor
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Harold included an excerpt from an Internet magazine in an article he wrote for the school newspaper. However, he did not ask permission to use the excerpt or give the magazine credit.What is one possible school consequence for Harold’s copyright violation?

A
He might face a lengthy suspension.
B
He might face up to ten years in prison.
C
He might have to respond to a lawsuit.
D
He might have to pay a $100,000 fine.
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In a student’s paper, what should a citation for an online source include?

A
the student’s opinion on the author
B
the student’s opinion on the information
C
the name of the author of the source
D
the name of the school the student attends
16

A credible online source is less likely to include

A
proven facts.
B
unproven opinions.
C
the author’s name.
D
the publication date.
17

If a student passes off an author’s work as his or her own, the student has

A
requested permission.
B
committed plagiarism.
C
created a copyright.
D
evaluated a source.
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What is an example of a source that is less likely to be copyrighted?

A
an acceptance speech by a presidential candidate
B
a photo recently taken by a famous photographer
C
an article from a well-known science magazine
D
an app for a new video game for sale online
19

What is an example of a noncredible online source?

A
a chat room for music lovers
B
a website run by a university
C
the White House’s website
D
a site for a volunteer organization
20

In a survey of 43,000 students, how many admitted to committing plagiarism?

A
one out of eight
B
one out of five
C
one out of four
D
one out of three
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