978-1259989582 Chapter 14 Part 1

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Table of Contents

Brief Chapter Outline………………………………………………………..…..…..2

Chapter Outline and Lecture Notes………………………………........…....….3

Vocabulary Review………………..……………..…....…......…......…......…....8

Class Activities and Sample Assignments…..…………………..……..…....…9

Connect Resources…………………………………....…....…......…......….....11

Discussion Questions for Online/Hybrid Classes……………….…..…........13

Graphic Organizer…………………………………………………………….…..…14

Keeping Source Material Organized.….………………………………………..14

Teaching Tools……………………………………………………..……..…..…..…15

Grading Rubric for Documenting a Research Paper Essays…………....….15

Documenting a Research Paper Peer Review Worksheet…….……….......16

Writing Topics…………………………………………………………………………17

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Brief Chapter Outline

I. Learning Outcomes

In this chapter you will learn techniques for achieving these learning outcomes:

Avoid plagiarism.

Determine when to cite or note cite a source.

Apply the MLA format for in-text citations, a works cited page, and a research

paper.

Apply the APA format for in-text citations, a references page, and a research

paper.

II. Avoiding Plagiarism

Learning Outcome 14-1: Avoid plagiarism.

a. Definitions of plagiarism

b. Examples of informal citations

III. Determining When to Cite or Not Cite a Source.

Learning Outcome 14-2: Determine when to cite or not cite a source.

a. What doesn’t need to be cited?

b. What does need to be cited?

IV. MLA Format

Learning Outcome 14-3: Apply the MLA format for in-text citations, a works-

cited page, and a research paper.

a. MLA in-text citations

b. MLA list of works cited

c. MLA research paper formatting guide

V. APA Format

Learning Outcome 14-4: Apply the APA format for in-text citations, a

references page, and a research paper.

a. APA in-text citations

b. APA references

c. APA research paper formatting guide

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Chapter Outline and Lecture Notes

I. Learning Outcomes

In this chapter you will learn techniques for achieving these learning outcomes:

Avoid plagiarism.

Determine when to cite or not cite a source.

Apply the MLA format for in-text citations, a works cited page, and a research

paper.

Apply the APA format for in-text citations, a references page, and a research

paper.

II. Avoiding Plagiarism (pages 335-336)

Learning Outcome 14-1: Avoid plagiarism.

a. Definitions of plagiarism

i. To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own

ii. To use (another’s production) without crediting the source

iii. To commit literary theft

iv. To present as new and original an idea or product derived from an

existing source

b. Document every source unless you are reporting a commonly known fact

or your own original idea.

c. Examples of informal citations

i. Informal citations may be appropriate in some situations.

ii. When writing a formal research paper, there are two guidelines you

can follow.

1. Modern Language Association (MLA)

2. American Psychological Association (APA)

iii. The rules of each format are extremely precise.

III. Determining when to cite or note cite a source. (pages 336-337)

Learning Outcome 14-2: Determine when to cite or not cite a source.

a. What doesn’t need to be cited?

i. Common knowledge

ii. Your original research

iii. Personal experience

b. What does need to be cited?

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i. Direct quotes

ii. Facts that aren’t common knowledge

iii. Opinions

iv. Statistics

v. Original ideas (not your own)

vi. Studies and experiments

vii. If you are not sure whether you need to cite an idea, be cautious

and document the source.

IV. MLA Format (pages 338-357)

Learning Outcome 14-3: Apply the MLA format for in-text citations, a works-

cited page, and a research paper.

a. MLA in-text citations

i. Information about the MLA format can be found at www.mla.org.

ii. An electronic tool that can assistant in correct documentation is

www.noodletools.com.

iii. MLA format is used in many English and humanities courses.

iv. Include the author’s last name and page number from the original

source.

v. Vary the way in which you introduce sources in your paper.

vi. This chapter contains sample citations for the following:

1. One author

2. Two authors

3. Three authors

4. Four or more authors

5. Multiple works by the same author

6. No author

7. Corporate author

8. Indirect source

9. Multiple works

10. Long quotes

b. MLA list of works cited

i. A works cited page must be included at the end of the paper to fully

document all sources.

ii. Alphabetize entries according to the authors’ last names.

iii. If there is no author, begin with the title (ignoring words such as a

and the when alphabetizing)

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iv. Books

1. The information needed to cite a book source can usually

be found on the title and copyright pages.

2. Include the author, title, place of publication, publisher, date

of publication, and publication medium.

3. Sample format for a book citation:

Author’s Last Name, First Name and Middle Name or

Initial. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year

of Publication. Publication Medium.

v. Printed periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers)

1. The information needed to cite a printed periodical can

usually be found on the cover of the periodical and the

article itself.

2. Include the author, title, publication, volume and issue

numbers, date of publication, page numbers, and

publication medium.

3. Sample format for a periodical citation:

Author’s Last Name, First Name and Middle Name or

Initial. “Title of Article.” Name of Periodical Volume. Issue

(Date): Page(s). Medium.

vi. Electronic sources

1. Include the author; article title; website title; publisher,

sponsor, or periodical title; date of publication; medium of

publication; and access date.

2. Sample format for an electronic citation:

Author’s Last Name, First Name and Middle name or

Initial. “Title.” Web Site. Publisher or Sponsor, Date of

Publication. Medium. Access Date.

vii. Other sources

1. Each type of source has its own unique format.

2. Provide readers with enough information to be able to

locate the source.

c. MLA research paper formatting guide

i. Margins: 1” top, bottom, and sides

ii. Heading: upper left-corner of your paper

iii. Header: last name and page number on every page

iv. Title: center on the page two spaces below the date

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v. Text formatting: 12-point font, easy to read

vi. Visual elements: place near the text referencing them

V. APA Format (pages 358-380)

Learning Outcome 14-4: Apply the APA format for in-text citations, a

references page, and a research paper.

a. APA in-text citations

i. Information about the APA format can be found at www.apa.org.

ii. An electronic tool that can assistant in correct documentation is

www.noodletools.com.

iii. The American Psychological Association format is generally used

for courses in the behavioral sciences.

iv. Include the author’s last name, immediately followed by the date.

v. When using a direct quote, also include the page number.

vi. Vary the way in which you introduce sources in your paper.

vii. This chapter contains sample citations for the following:

1. One author (first citation)

2. One author (subsequent citations within the same

paragraph)

3. Two authors

4. Three to five authors (first citation)

5. Three to five authors (subsequent citations)

6. Six or more authors

7. Multiple works by authors with the same last name

8. No author

9. Anonymous author

10. Corporate or group author

11. Multiple works

12. Personal communication

13. Long quotes.

b. APA references

i. A list of references must be included at the end of the paper to fully

document any sources cited.

ii. Alphabetize entries according to the authors’ last names.

iii. If there is no author, begin with the title (ignoring words such as a

and the when alphabetizing).

iv. Books

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1. The information needed to cite a book source can usually

be found on the title and copyright pages.

2. Include the author, date of publication, title, place of

publication, and publisher.

3. Sample format for a book citation:

Author’s Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial. (Year of

Publication). Title of book. Place of Publication:

Publisher.

v. Printed periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers)

1. The information needed to cite a printed periodical can

usually be found on the cover of the periodical and the

article itself.

2. Include the author, date of publication, article title,

publication, volume and issue number(s), and page

number(s).

3. Sample format for a periodical citation:

Author’s Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial. (Date of

Publication). Title of article. Name of Periodical,

Volume(Issue), Page(s).

vi. Electronic sources

1. Various types of sources require different information.

2. Generally, cite electronic sources the same way as print

sources, but include enough electronic retrieval information

to help readers find the source.

3. Include the author, date of publication, article title,

periodical information, DOI, and URL.

4. Example electronic citation:

Endeavour crew returns home after “home improvement” in

orbit. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nasa.gov

vii. Other sources

1. Each type of source has its own unique format.

2. Provide readers with enough information to be able to locate

the source.

c. APA research paper formatting guide

i. Title page: include a running head, page number, titles, your

name, and your school.

ii. Abstract: begin at left-hand margin with no indenting.

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iii. Text formatting: 12-point font, Times New Roman preferred,

double spaced, and do not justify edges

iv. Figures: place at the end of your paper labeled consecutively

v. References: center the word “References” without quotation

marks or italics, etc., use hanging indentation, double space the

page, and alphabetize your list of sources.

vi. Appendixes: place additional material, such as notes, visual

aids, and survey data, after the references page.

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Vocabulary Review

Abstract: a brief (150- to 250-word) summary of the paper that will enable readers to

have an idea of what to expect (LO 14.4)

In-text citations (Parenthetical citations): references within the essay that show the

reader exactly from where ideas from outside sources were borrowed (LO 14.3)

Plagiarize: to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s own (LO 14.1)

References: a list at the end of a paper written in APA style that documents all sources

referenced within the paper (LO 14.4)

Running head: a condensed version of the title in 50 characters or less in all capital

letters at the upper-left corner of the page (LO 14.4)

Works cited: a list at the end of a paper written in MLA style that documents all sources

referenced within the paper (LO 14.3)

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Class Activities and Sample Assignments

1. Not every source needs to be cited. On the board, list the following sample sources:

an opinion poll rating the President’s popularity

a list of state capitals

findings from a study conducted at a major university

your account of summer travel in a foreign country

a list of famous playwrights from 18th century Europe

a quote from an interview with a family member

results from a poll you conducted with individuals from a class or work

the percentage of college graduates who choose to go on to graduate school

Working in groups, have students separate the sources above into two lists: one of

sources that would need to be cited and one of the sources that wouldn’t. Have each

group come up with 2 additional examples for each list and share them with the

class. (LO 14.2)

2. It’s important to distinguish MLA style citations from APA style ones. Using the

imagined information below, have each student create both an MLA works cited

page and APA reference page. Be sure to follow MLA & APA guidelines for proper

formatting of a works cited and reference page. (LO 14.3; LO 14.4)

BOOK:

Title: Math Made Simple

Subtitle: Algebra For Everyday Life

Author(s): Elliott P. Sherman

Date of Publication: 2009

Publisher: Random Hill

Place of Publication: London

Medium: Print

SCHOLARLY JOURNAL ARTICLE:

Title: The Prime Meridian Uncovered

Author(s): Mary Ost, John F. Robertson

Journal: National Oceania

Date: March 18, 2010

Volume Number: 23

Issue Number: 7

Page Number(s): 18-24

Medium: Print

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