Which term means upholding ethical standards in scholarly work?

• A. Upholding ethical standards in scholarly work.
• B. Connection to original sources for verification.
• C. Methods for properly referencing sources used.
• D. Presenting others' work as one's own.

Answer: (A)

Upholding ethical standards in scholarly work means committing to honesty, integrity, and transparency in research and writing. The best term here is the one that literally states the goal, capturing the full obligation to avoid misrepresentation, give proper credit, and verify and report information truthfully. The other options point to important practices that support ethical conduct—checking original sources for verification and using proper citation methods—but they describe parts of the process, not the overall commitment itself. Presenting others’ work as your own is the direct violation of these standards.