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_CAES1001_INTEGRITY_1_2025 Task 4.1 Acceptable types of similarity

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Not all instances of similarity are plagiarism. Which types of similarity are acceptable, and therefore not considered plagiarism? Select all that apply. (Hint: you can find the answers in the video about Turnitin.)

Options

A.1. In-text citations referring to common sources

B.2. Whole sentences from sources

C.3. Whole paragraphs or sections from sources

D.4. Reference list entries

E.5. Names or titles that cannot be paraphrased, (e.g., company names)

F.6. Clauses from common sources

G.7. Short phrases with terms that are not easily paraphrased

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The question asks which types of similarity are acceptable and therefore not considered plagiarism. It is a select-all-that-apply item, so each option must be evaluated individually. Option 1: In-text citations referring to common sources. This is acceptable because proper in-text citations acknowledge the original source and allow readers to locate it, reducing concerns about originality as long as......Login to view full explanation

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