Question

Which is more likely to cause plagiarism when writing a research paper?
(1 point)
focusing on a topic that is too recent
relying too heavily on blogs and wikis
focusing on a topic of personal interest
relying too heavily on a single source
A)

Answer 1

Correct answer: relying too heavily on a single source.

Explanation: depending on one source makes you more likely to copy its language, structure, or ideas (patchwriting) and fail to provide original synthesis. To avoid plagiarism, use multiple sources, paraphrase properly, and cite everything you borrow.