Question

question 8 (5 points)
plagiarism-illegally using other peoples ideas-can be avoided by
a) taking good notes.
b) proper documentation.
c) adding a bibliography.
d) using online sources only.

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as using other people's ideas or work without giving them proper credit.

Evaluate the options

• A) Taking good notes helps organize research but does not inherently prevent plagiarism if those notes are used without citation.
• B) Proper documentation involves citing sources correctly, which directly attributes credit and avoids plagiarism.
• C) Adding a bibliography is part of documentation, but a bibliography alone without in-text citations does not fully prevent plagiarism.
• D) Using online sources only does not prevent plagiarism; online sources must still be documented.

Determine the best choice

Proper documentation is the comprehensive and correct method to avoid plagiarism.

Answer:

• A) taking good notes.
• B) proper documentation. (Correct answer)
• C) adding a bibliography.
• D) using online sources only.