A student used internet content in a project report, omitted the source, and submitted it under their own name. Which responsibility is mainly violated?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Honest use of digital content
Using another person’s content without attribution and claiming authorship is plagiarism. The ethical responsibility is to acknowledge the source, identify the original author where possible, and distinguish one’s own ideas from borrowed material. File size, print preview, and taskbar organization do not address ownership or attribution.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Honest use of digital content
Why is this the correct answer?
Using another person’s content without attribution and claiming authorship is plagiarism. The ethical responsibility is to acknowledge the source, identify the original author where possible, and distinguish one’s own ideas from borrowed material. File size, print preview, and taskbar organization do not address ownership or attribution.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Information Technology question. Chapter: Digital Documentation Advanced using LibreOffice Writer.
