According to the text, there is "no greater academic sin than plagiarism." What does the word plagiarism mean? How can you avoid committing this "sin"?

What will be an ideal response?


Plagiarism means taking credit for someone else's words, thoughts, or ideas. Ways to avoid plagiarism include noting the source of all ideas in your notes so that you don't confuse the source's ideas with your own, using multiple sources, using quotation marks when quoting directly, and citing even when paraphrasing.

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All of the following circumstances put children at greater risk for maltreatment except:

What will be an ideal response?

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Since most preschools already encourage children of both sexes to participate in all school activities, it is probably safe for the staff to assume that their schools are free of undesirable sex role stereotypes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An "RFP":

a. is a request for personnel to work in a center. b. announces grants and solicits applications for them. c. revises formal procedures. d. recommends financial policies.

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Which of these is an indicator of quality transition resources and agencies?

a. services in a variety of transition domains b. duplication of services between agencies c. placing students into programs based on what agencies are willing to offer d. referrals to services outside the local area or region

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