Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2023 (08.12.2023) Shift-I
Which of the following sections of a research report are NOT considered for similarity checks while detecting plagiarism? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Abstract
- 2. All generic terms and laws
- 3. Observations
- 4. Conclusions
- 5. Bibliography
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B2 and 5 only ✓ Correct
C5 only
D3, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (B) 2 and 5 only — Generic terms and the bibliography are excluded from similarity checks, so the answer is 2 and 5.
Explanation
★Generic terms and the bibliography are excluded from similarity checks, so the answer is 2 and 5.
★Plagiarism checks compare a report against other sources for matching text.
★Standard generic terms and laws are common wording that everyone must use.
★So they are excluded from the similarity check, giving statement 2.
★The bibliography lists references and is also excluded from the check, giving statement 5.
★The abstract, observations and conclusions are the author's own writing and are checked, so they are not excluded.
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