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Research Assignments and the Web
Research Assignments and the Web
Where do I get the information?
How do I cite the information?
Where do I get the information?
How do I cite the information?
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All Websites are NOT Created Equally!!
All Websites are NOT Created Equally!!
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Reliable Websites for Research
Reliable Websites for Research
.gov (government websites) .org (organization websites) .edu (educational websites) Galileo
.gov (government websites) .org (organization websites) .edu (educational websites) Galileo
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www.galileo.usg.eduwww.galileo.usg.edu
Georgia’s academic search engine Access to over 150 databases in all
subject areas Reliable
Georgia’s academic search engine Access to over 150 databases in all
subject areas Reliable
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Use With CareUse With Care
www.wikipedia.com Information can not be trusted to be
valid and accurate.
ANYONE can edit an entry on wikipedia
Pepsi Wal-mart
www.wikipedia.com Information can not be trusted to be
valid and accurate.
ANYONE can edit an entry on wikipedia
Pepsi Wal-mart
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www.wikipedia.comwww.wikipedia.com
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Even the founder of Wikipedia says it is not for
research!
Even the founder of Wikipedia says it is not for
research! “The site is a wonderful starting
point for research. But it’s only a starting point because there’s always a chance that there’s something wrong, and you should check your sources if you are writing a paper.” (Time Magazine, April 2, 2007, pg. 6)
“The site is a wonderful starting point for research. But it’s only a starting point because there’s always a chance that there’s something wrong, and you should check your sources if you are writing a paper.” (Time Magazine, April 2, 2007, pg. 6)
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Now that I have my research, how do I cite it?
Now that I have my research, how do I cite it?
How to Avoid Plagiarism
How to Avoid Plagiarism
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PlagiarismPlagiarism What is it? Why is it important to correctly cite? Legal and ethical issues
What is it? Why is it important to correctly cite? Legal and ethical issues
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http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/psl/skills/direct/itet_lilt/module3/images/plagiarism.GIFhttp://info.library.unsw.edu.au/psl/skills/direct/itet_lilt/module3/images/plagiarism.GIF
The act of presenting another’s work or ideas as your own.
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Why is it important to cite correctly?
Why is it important to cite correctly?
Intellectual property - Give credit where credit is due!
REMEMBER - Some day someone will quote you and you will want credit!
Academic standards Legal consequences
http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/resources/images/plagiarismdeadweb.gif
Intellectual property - Give credit where credit is due!
REMEMBER - Some day someone will quote you and you will want credit!
Academic standards Legal consequences
http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/resources/images/plagiarismdeadweb.gif
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What needs to be cited?What needs to be cited?
When you are using or referring to somebody else’s words or ideas from a magazine, book, newspaper, song, TV program, movie, Web page, computer program, letter, advertisement, or any other medium
When you are using or referring to somebody else’s words or ideas from a magazine, book, newspaper, song, TV program, movie, Web page, computer program, letter, advertisement, or any other medium
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When you use information gained through interviewing another person
When you copy the exact words or a "unique phrase" from somewhere
When you use information gained through interviewing another person
When you copy the exact words or a "unique phrase" from somewhere
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When you reprint any diagrams, illustrations, charts, and pictures including web graphics
When you use ideas that others have given you in conversations or over email
When you reprint any diagrams, illustrations, charts, and pictures including web graphics
When you use ideas that others have given you in conversations or over email
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What does NOT need to be cited?
What does NOT need to be cited?
When you are compiling generally accepted facts
When you are writing up your own experimental results
When you are using "common knowledge" — folklore, common sense observations, shared information within your field of study or cultural group
When you are compiling generally accepted facts
When you are writing up your own experimental results
When you are using "common knowledge" — folklore, common sense observations, shared information within your field of study or cultural group
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When you are writing your own experiences, your own observations, your own insights, your own thoughts, your own conclusions about a subject
When you are writing your own experiences, your own observations, your own insights, your own thoughts, your own conclusions about a subject
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How to CiteHow to Cite
MLA format http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
resource/557/01/ Citation generators
http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
http://citationmachine.net/
MLA format http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
resource/557/01/ Citation generators
http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
http://citationmachine.net/
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Legal and Ethical IssuesLegal and Ethical Issues
Plagiarism is STEALING! Plagiarism leads to failing a class,
expulsion, losing scholarships, losing jobs, etc.
Even unintentional plagiarism is punishable!
Plagiarism is STEALING! Plagiarism leads to failing a class,
expulsion, losing scholarships, losing jobs, etc.
Even unintentional plagiarism is punishable!
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Don’t think you will not get caught!
Don’t think you will not get caught!
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Final WordsFinal Words
When in doubt…. CITE!!!
When in doubt…. CITE!!!