Curriculum Vitae

And
Plagiarism
Group 3
Group Members
• Hijab Zahra
• Maryam Khalid
• Sadia Abbas
• Ayesha Riaz
• Fatima Akmal
• Ujala Arshad
Curriculum Vitae
A CV, which stands for curriculum vitae (a Latin
phrase meaning 'course of life'), is a document
used when applying for jobs. It allows you to
summarize your education, skills and relevant
work experience enabling you to successfully
sell your abilities to potential employers.
 How to write a CV
• Personal Profile
• Objective
• Professional summary
• Academic Qualification
• Work Experience
• Research Experience
• Awards and honors
• Skills and Specialties
• Language
• Reference
 Basic formats of CV

➢ Chronological CV
➢ Functional CV
➢ Chrono- Functional CV
Chronological CV
A chronological CV focuses on your relevant work
experience. It displays your employment history in a
reverse chronological format, which means that the most
recent is on the top.
Structure:
• Contact details
• Objective or summary
• Education
• Work experience
• Skills
• Certifications
• References
Functional CV
A functional CV, also called a skills-based CV, is a document that
highlights the skills in first page you've learned during your career
over your work experience. It differs from a normal CV, which
focuses on listing your previous jobs and education.
Structure:
• Contact details
• Objective or summary
• Skills
• Achievements
• Work experience
• Education
• Additional Sections
Chrono-Functional CV
A combination of chronological and functional formats, this CV
showcases both work history and skills. It allows you to highlight
specific achievements and qualifications while maintaining a
chronological order of employment.
Structure:
• Contact details
• Objective or summary
• Skills
• Work experience
• Achievements
• Education
• Additional sections
• References
How to Write a successful CV
A good CV should be
• Positive
• Accurate
• Concise
• Easy to read
• Interesting
• Well laid out
• Correct in its spelling and grammar
• Follows the proper format of CV
Plagiarism
Plagiarism means taking
someone else's work,
ideas, or words and
presenting them as your
own without giving
proper credit. It's like
stealing someone's
intellectual property.
Example
Here's an example of plagiarism:
• Original Source: "The sky was on fire
with beautiful pink and orange colors as
the sun started to set."

• Plagiarized Version: "The sky was filled

with pretty pinks and oranges as the sun
began to go down."
Types
There are many types of plagiarism, four common types of plagiarism
are
• Direct plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Paraphrasing plagiarism
• Mosaic plagiarism
Consequences of Plagiarism
• Academic Penalties
• Reputation Damage
• Legal consequences
• Professional impacts
• Loss of Trust
• Educational Impacts
• Ethical Implications
Reasons for plagiarism
• Lack of understanding
• Inexperience
• Lack of skills
• Lack of knowledge
• Lack of language skills
• Time pressure
Strategies to avoid Plagiarism
• Cite your sources
• Be consistent
• Paraphrase effectively
• Give credit
• Use quotation marks
 Mcq's of Presentation
1. What section of a curriculum vitae typically includes information about your educational
background?
A. Work Experience
B. Skills
C. Personal Interests
D. Education
Correct Option: D
2. In which format should you present dates of employment in a CV?
A. Month and Year
B. Day and Month
C. Year Only
D. Week and Year
Correct Option: A
3. Which of the following is NOT commonly included in the contact information section of a CV?
A. Phone Number
B. Email Address
C. Home Address
D. Social Security Number
Correct Option: D
4. What is the purpose of a CV's "Skills" section?
A. To list hobbies
B. To showcase work experience .
C. To highlight professional skills
D. To display educational qualifications
Correct Option: C
5. How should you tailor your CV for a specific job application?
A. Include all details about your life
B. Use a generic template
C. Highlight relevant skills and experiences
D. Provide vague information
Correct Option: C
6. What is plagiarism?
A. The act of using someone else's work without giving proper credit
B. Original creation of content
C. A style of writing
D. Rewriting someone else's work with permission
Correct Option: A
7. Which of the following is NOT considered a form of plagiarism?
A. Copying and pasting from a source without citation
B. Paraphrasing without proper attribution
C. Providing proper citations for all borrowed information
D. Using someone else's ideas without giving credit
Correct Option: C .
8. Why is self-plagiarism considered unethical?
A. It's not considered unethical
B. It violates academic integrity by presenting the same work multiple times
C. It is encouraged in academic settings
D. It improves the author's credibility
Correct Option: B
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9. What role do citations play in avoiding plagiarism?
A. They make the text more confusing
B. They allow readers to verify information and give credit to the original source
C. They are unnecessary in academic writing
D. Citations are only required for direct quotes
Correct Option: B
10. How can one prevent unintentional plagiarism?
A. By not citing any sources
B. By always copying from reputable websites
C. By properly paraphrasing and citing sources
D. By avoiding the use of sources altogether
Correct Option: C