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WEB SITE ARTICLE:

Title: Health Care Reform Simplified

Author(s): Michael H. Shore

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Web Site: Health 4 All

Retrieval Date: August 17, 2010

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URL: www.health4all.org/news/shore

Medium: Internet

BROCHURE:

Title: The Technology Diet

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Author(s): The Williams Group

Date of Publication: 2009

Publisher: The Williams Group

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Medium: Print

3. Imagine that during a group editing session you start to suspect that parts of the

paper you are reading have been plagiarized. As a class, discuss what steps the

author of the paper could take to prevent plagiarism and what the possible outcomes

of plagiarism could be. (LO 14.1)

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Connect Resources

SmartBook

In SmartBook for Chapter 14, Documenting a Research Paper, students receive an

overview of the chapter in the “Preview” phase. During the “Read” phase, key concepts

are highlighted for students. They can also read writing selections during this phase—

you will need to let students know which selections to read. During the “Practice” phase,

students respond to probes that will reinforce their learning of key concepts. If students

are struggling with an assignment, they can use the “Recharge” phase for additional

practice.

LearnSmart Achieve

You can use the “Customized Study Plan” to assign one or more of the following topics

and learning outcomes to students who are working on documenting a research paper:

Proofreading, Formatting, and Producing Texts

Identify the techniques for checking final text for spelling, punctuation, and other errors.

Compare the effects of visual design choices on the message of a text.

Compare the effects of the choice of media.

Identify MLA text format for an academic paper.

Identify APA text format for an academic paper.

Developing and Implementing a Research Plan

Identify appropriate research questions for a given purpose or thesis statement.

Identify appropriate primary sources to explore a given set of research questions.

Identify appropriate secondary sources to explore a given set of research questions.

Identify the uses and limitations of general information sources.

Given a research question, identify appropriate keywords (research terms) for use in

searching a library database or Internet search engine.

Evaluating Information and Sources

Identify relevant and appropriate sources of information for a given research question

and intended audience.

Recognize sources that may be biased, incomplete, or untrustworthy.

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Identify the level of expertise of a source.

Determine the reliability of online sources.

Determine if a source is popular or scholarly.

Identify the appropriate use of popular sources and scholarly sources.

Integrating Source Material into a Text

Compare the use of paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting from a text.

Compare the use of strategies for integrating source material into a text.

Explain the use and purpose of MLA works-cited lists.

Explain the use and purpose of APA reference lists.

Demonstrate the correct use of an in-text citation using MLA format.

Demonstrate the correct use of an in-text citation using APA format.

Using Information Ethically and Legally

Define plagiarism and “patchwriting.”

Explain why plagiarism and “patchwriting” are inappropriate uses of sources in a text.

Recognize the importance of documenting sources of information.

Recall what is meant by “common knowledge.”

Identify information that does not require documentation.

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Discussion Questions for Online/Hybrid Classes

1. Research a notable case of plagiarism (recent or historic). Write a brief summary of

the case and explain how the individual(s) involved committed plagiarism. What

were the consequences of the case (either to the individual or to society)? Be sure to

refer to the definition for plagiarism used in the chapter. Post your summary to share

with the class. (LO 14.1)

2. Select a book, an online article, and a scholarly journal article of your choice. Create

a reference page for these three items and post your page. See if your classmates

can successfully locate the sources you’ve included in your reference page (either

online or in a library). Look at another student’s reference page. Can you find all the

sources listed (either online or in a library)? Are there any mistakes in how the page

is formatted? (LO 14.4)

3. There are plenty of online resources to help you cite sources using the MLA format.

Identify at least three Web sites that provide MLA guidelines. Make a list of the sites

and their URLS. Post your findings to share with the class. (LO 14.3)

4. It can be difficult to determine what does and what does not need to be cited in a

research paper. Which of the items listed in the text seem most confusing? Post your

answer in the discussion area, being sure to include a brief explanation for your

answer(s). Let classmates post possible tips to help make the item less confusing.

(LO 14.2)

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Graphic Organizer

Keeping Source Materials Organized

Use the graphic organizer below to help organize information needed to cite your

sources. Remember, not all the lines need to be filled in. Make copies as needed.

SOURCE TYPE: MEDIUM:

Author(s):

Title:

Subtitle:

Date of Publication: Place of Publication:

Publisher/Web Site:

Volume: Issue: Page(s):

URL:

Date of Retrieval:

Additional Notes:

SOURCE TYPE: MEDIUM:

Author(s):

Title:

Subtitle:

Date of Publication: Place of Publication:

Publisher/Web Site:

Volume: Issue: Page(s):

URL:

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Date of Retrieval:

Additional Notes:

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Teaching Tools

Grading Rubric for Documenting a Research Paper Essays

Area Evaluated Possible Points Student Score

Clearly states thesis in

introduction

Topic sentences and

paragraphs are clear and

well developed

Fully supports thesis with

details and examples

Uses a sufficient number

and variety of sources

Correctly cites all sources in

the body of the paper

(according to chosen format)

Correctly documents every

source cited in text

Uses correct formatting

required by format style

Uses proper grammar,

mechanics, and spelling

Total points

Additional feedback:

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Documenting a Research Paper Peer Review Worksheet

Writer’s name: _______________________________ Date: ______________

Reviewer’s name: ____________________________

Essay title: __________________________________

1. Identify the thesis statement in the introduction. Is it clear and effective? Why or why

not?

2. What are the author’s main points? Are they fully developed? Explain.

3. What is your favorite part of the research paper?

4. Are any areas confusing? Explain.

5. Does the paper flow well? Which parts, if any, could be smoother?

6. Is the concluding paragraph effective? Why or why not?

7. What kinds of grammatical errors, if any, are evident in the research paper?

8. Are all sources clearly and properly documented in the text and on the works cited or

references page? Identify any areas that need attention.

9. What final suggestions do you have for the author?

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Writing Topics

1. Plagiarism is a serious offense, yet cases of plagiarism continue to appear in

academic and professional settings worldwide. Why is it so important to cite

sources? Write an essay that discusses why an individual might choose to commit

plagiarism. Discuss strategies that an individual could use to prevent this

occurrence. What possible consequences might someone face if s/he is caught

plagiarizing?

2. Universities and colleges strive to ensure that students do not plagiarize. But given

the number of students in some classes, professors often struggle to double check

students’ work. What are some possible strategies professors and universities can

use to cut down and prevent instances of plagiarism on campus?

3. Write about an experience you’ve had with plagiarism. Have you ever been tempted

to plagiarize a source? What happened and how did you feel about it? Did

something prevent or encourage you to plagiarize? Have you ever witnessed

someone commit plagiarism? What was the outcome? Should it have been

different?

4. No one style of writing suits everyone. Discuss who should use an MLA format

versus who should use an APA format. Research at least one other writing format

and discuss when that style should be used as well.

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