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Doctoral Program Ethics and Academic Integrity

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What is the primary responsibility of a doctoral student in terms of academic integrity?

  1. To ensure the originality of their research and properly cite sources.

  2. To complete their coursework and dissertation on time.

  3. To attend all classes and participate in discussions.

  4. To maintain a high GPA.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Doctoral students are expected to conduct original research and contribute new knowledge to their field. This requires them to be honest and transparent about their sources and to avoid plagiarism.

Which of the following is NOT a violation of academic integrity?

  1. Plagiarism

  2. Fabrication of data

  3. Falsification of data

  4. Self-plagiarism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-plagiarism is the act of reusing one's own previously published work without proper citation. While it is not considered as serious as plagiarism, it is still a violation of academic integrity.

What is the purpose of a doctoral dissertation?

  1. To demonstrate the student's research skills and knowledge.

  2. To contribute new knowledge to the field of study.

  3. To fulfill the requirements for the doctoral degree.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A doctoral dissertation is a major research project that demonstrates the student's ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and draw conclusions. It also contributes new knowledge to the field of study and fulfills the requirements for the doctoral degree.

What is the role of the doctoral dissertation committee?

  1. To provide guidance and feedback to the student during the research process.

  2. To evaluate the student's dissertation and make a recommendation to the graduate school.

  3. To ensure that the student's research is ethical and complies with university regulations.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The doctoral dissertation committee provides guidance and feedback to the student during the research process, evaluates the student's dissertation and makes a recommendation to the graduate school, and ensures that the student's research is ethical and complies with university regulations.

What are the consequences of violating academic integrity in a doctoral program?

  1. Failing the course or being expelled from the program.

  2. Having to retake the course or complete additional coursework.

  3. Being denied the doctoral degree.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Violating academic integrity in a doctoral program can have serious consequences, including failing the course or being expelled from the program, having to retake the course or complete additional coursework, and being denied the doctoral degree.

What is the best way to avoid violating academic integrity?

  1. Be honest and transparent about your sources.

  2. Cite all sources properly.

  3. Get help from your professors and TAs if you are struggling with a course.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to avoid violating academic integrity is to be honest and transparent about your sources, cite all sources properly, and get help from your professors and TAs if you are struggling with a course.

What is the difference between plagiarism and self-plagiarism?

  1. Plagiarism is copying someone else's work without giving them credit, while self-plagiarism is copying your own work without giving yourself credit.

  2. Plagiarism is copying someone else's work without giving them credit, while self-plagiarism is reusing your own work without giving yourself credit.

  3. Plagiarism is copying someone else's work without giving them credit, while self-plagiarism is copying your own work without giving someone else credit.

  4. Plagiarism is copying someone else's work without giving them credit, while self-plagiarism is copying your own work without giving yourself credit or someone else credit.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Plagiarism is copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own, while self-plagiarism is reusing your own work without giving yourself credit. Both are considered violations of academic integrity.

What is the role of the IRB in doctoral research?

  1. To review and approve research proposals involving human subjects.

  2. To ensure that research is conducted ethically and in accordance with federal regulations.

  3. To protect the rights and welfare of human subjects.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IRB (Institutional Review Board) is responsible for reviewing and approving research proposals involving human subjects, ensuring that research is conducted ethically and in accordance with federal regulations, and protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects.

What are the ethical considerations that doctoral students should be aware of when conducting research?

  1. The rights and welfare of human subjects.

  2. The use of animals in research.

  3. The use of confidential information.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Doctoral students should be aware of the ethical considerations related to the rights and welfare of human subjects, the use of animals in research, and the use of confidential information when conducting research.

What is the best way to ensure that your research is ethical?

  1. Consult with your advisor and the IRB.

  2. Follow all applicable laws and regulations.

  3. Be honest and transparent about your research methods and findings.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to ensure that your research is ethical is to consult with your advisor and the IRB, follow all applicable laws and regulations, and be honest and transparent about your research methods and findings.

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

  1. A primary source is a firsthand account of an event or period of time, while a secondary source is an account of an event or period of time that is based on primary sources.

  2. A primary source is a firsthand account of an event or period of time, while a secondary source is an account of an event or period of time that is based on other sources.

  3. A primary source is an account of an event or period of time that is based on other sources, while a secondary source is a firsthand account of an event or period of time.

  4. A primary source is an account of an event or period of time that is based on other sources, while a secondary source is an account of an event or period of time that is based on primary sources.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A primary source is a firsthand account of an event or period of time, such as a letter, diary, or government document. A secondary source is an account of an event or period of time that is based on primary sources, such as a textbook or historical analysis.

What is the importance of citing sources in academic writing?

  1. To give credit to the original author.

  2. To avoid plagiarism.

  3. To provide readers with more information about the topic.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citing sources in academic writing is important to give credit to the original author, to avoid plagiarism, and to provide readers with more information about the topic.

What is the most common citation style used in academic writing?

  1. MLA

  2. APA

  3. Chicago

  4. Harvard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

APA (American Psychological Association) style is the most common citation style used in academic writing.

What is the purpose of a literature review in a doctoral dissertation?

  1. To demonstrate the student's knowledge of the existing literature on the topic.

  2. To identify gaps in the literature and justify the need for the study.

  3. To provide a context for the study and help the reader understand the significance of the research.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a literature review in a doctoral dissertation is to demonstrate the student's knowledge of the existing literature on the topic, to identify gaps in the literature and justify the need for the study, and to provide a context for the study and help the reader understand the significance of the research.

What is the best way to write a strong literature review?

  1. Be comprehensive and cover all relevant studies on the topic.

  2. Be critical and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the existing research.

  3. Be organized and present the information in a logical and coherent manner.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to write a strong literature review is to be comprehensive and cover all relevant studies on the topic, to be critical and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the existing research, and to be organized and present the information in a logical and coherent manner.

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