Representing Others' Work or Ideas as Your Own, Without Giving

question 154

Multiple Choice

Representing others' work or ideas as your own, without giving proper credit, is known as:

• A) plagiarism.
• B) paraphrasing.
• C) the file drawer problem.
• D) nonmaleficence.

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Definitions:

Interest Expense

Expenses that a company faces for using borrowed capital, usually shown on the profit and loss statement.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities. It represents the ownership interest of the shareholders in a company.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all financial obligations or debts a company owes, including loans, accounts payable, mortgages, and any other monies due to external parties.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by an entity, including both current and noncurrent assets.