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Freshman Research

Freshman Research. What is Plagiarism?. Plagiarism is using the words, ideas, images, sounds, or the creative expression of someone else AS YOUR OWN. Citing Sources. Cite a source means to give credit to the original source.

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Freshman Research

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  1. Freshman Research

  2. What is Plagiarism? • Plagiarism is using the words, ideas, images, sounds, or the creative expression of someone else AS YOUR OWN.

  3. Citing Sources • Cite a source means to give credit to the original source. • You must cite the source every time you use information from another source.

  4. Quotations • A quotation is to use the words of someone else EXACTLY the way they were written or said. Quotation marks must be used. • Quotations must be cited.

  5. Paraphrasing • Paraphrasing is to put someone else’s words in your own words. • You must change enough words to make it “your own”. • Paraphrases MUST be cited.

  6. Common Knowledge • Common Knowledge is something the educated person should know. • Common knowledge does not have to be cited.

  7. In-Text Citations • Citations must be in-text. This means the source is put in parenthesis at the end of the sentence that uses a quotation or paraphrase. • Example: “Self-injuring is most often expressed by cutting, but burning the skin, biting, and pulling hair out can also take place” (Rebman 65).

  8. Work Cited Page • The complete citation must be on the final page- the works cited page. • Example: Rebman, Renee C. Addictions and Risky Behaviors: Cutting, Bingeing, Snorting, and Other Dangers. Berkley Heights: Enslow, 2006. 65. Print.

  9. Where to Cite Sources • You must cite in-text AND on the works cited page.

  10. MLA Format • GCHS uses the MLA (Modern Language Association) Format • Your paper must use this format.

  11. What Can Be Used As A Source? • Books • Periodicals • Web-Sites • Databases • Media • Personal Interviews

  12. Who Created the Page? • Is there an “about” us section? • Do they list credentials? • Is there contact information? • Who is the intended audience?

  13. What Information Are You Getting? • Are there multiple points of view represented? • Does the author use opinion words, such as always, never, least, greatest, best, worst, all, none, should, or most? • What is the tone? Is it serious? Does it contain elements of parody, satire, or irony? • Can the information be verified through other sources?

  14. When was this article posted? • Is it current? • Has it been updated recently?

  15. Where is this website located? • Look at the URL. Is this a personal page or site? • What is the domain (.com, .org, .net, .edu, .gov)?

  16. Why Would I Use This Site As A Source of Information? • Can I verify this information? • Why was this site published?Was it to entertain, to persuade, to sell, or some combination of these things?

  17. Quality of Webpage • Does the overall design look professional? • Are there spelling mistakes or writing errors? • Are links credible or broken? • Are there any advertisements?

  18. Credible Web Sources • http://www.kyvl.org • http://www.wearegchs.com

  19. Citation Help • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ • http://www.citationmachine.net

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