The ITU University Librarian shares tools and demonstrations about why and how to cite, as well as how to automate your citation management with Zotero.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to navigate EBSCO (you need to have access, this tutorial does not provide UN/PW). This will help you learn how to do a basic EBSCO search and tools that you can use to maximize your search. Best viewed in full.
Presented by Susan Ujka Larson
Manager, Information Central
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0012
susan.larson@fairfaxcounty.gov
A step-by-step tutorial on how to navigate EBSCO (you need to have access, this tutorial does not provide UN/PW). This will help you learn how to do a basic EBSCO search and tools that you can use to maximize your search. Best viewed in full.
Presented by Susan Ujka Larson
Manager, Information Central
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0012
susan.larson@fairfaxcounty.gov
This presentation contains useful information on aspects to consider as well as useful links during the elaboration of a thesis or research project. It was customized for students at the University of Costa Rica (UCR).
Stop! cite before you write workshop fall 2017mhayes2006
Complete citation is an important protection against accusations of plagiarism and copyright breach. The workshop covers popular citation styles and reference management tools such as Zotero.
This presentation contains useful information on aspects to consider as well as useful links during the elaboration of a thesis or research project. It was customized for students at the University of Costa Rica (UCR).
Stop! cite before you write workshop fall 2017mhayes2006
Complete citation is an important protection against accusations of plagiarism and copyright breach. The workshop covers popular citation styles and reference management tools such as Zotero.
AEA 2014 conference presentation on supercharging your search. Topics cover include: tips for searching using Google, alternate search engines, finding full-text journal articles, finding free high quality images, free or low-cost research databases. using citation managers
Be sure to use sociology terms and terms from information gleamed fr.docxlascellesjaimie
Be sure to use sociology terms and terms from information gleamed from the posted FYI websites. Essay Questions type for 2-3 pages long
1. define the variables (dependent and independent variables; cause vs. correlation)
2. write a hypothesis
3. conduct literature review
4. select a research design (observation, experiment, survey, case study, content analysis)
5. collect the data (do the research)
6. analyze the data
7. draw conclusions (generalizations and inferences)
RELATED FYI’S:
Ethics in Research
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/ethics.php
Famous Sociological Studies:
Stanford Prison Experiment
http://www.prisonexp.org/
Black Like Me
http://archives.cnn.com/2001/books/news/01/11/black.like.me/
Tally’s Corner
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/26/AR2011022603483.html
http://www.irp.wisc.edu/publications/focus/pdfs/foc251e.pdf
Tearoom Trade Study
http://web.missouri.edu/~bondesonw/Laud.html
http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2007/09/12/mclemee
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HIS 122 Research Module 1 Assignment Handout 1.The go.docxpooleavelina
HIS 122 Research Module 1 Assignment Handout:
1.The goal for this assignment is: You will choose any 2 of our listed
below allowed website sources and review them in a journal. You
will need to simply review the ways the source can be used for
research purposes.
2.Here are some potential questions you may want to consider when
examining each resource website:
Does the site offer lectures or videos?
Does it offer helpful historical documents?
Does it seem to be easy to read over and find information on?
What is the best part of the website in terms of research material in
your view?
What are areas the website could improve upon regarding historical
research options?
3.Here Are The Website Sources YOU CAN CHOOSE 2 FROM TO
REVIEW FOR THIS JOURNAL:
A: Website Name: History Guide:
LINK: http://www.historyguide.org/
Source Summary: This is an excellent lecture style and primary
document website for refining your research for your essays.
B: Internet Modern History Sourcebook:
LINK: http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/mod/modsbook.asp
Source Summary: This website provides a wealth of great weblinks
and primary documents on Modern Western Civilization History.
C: Sparknotes History Lectures
http://www.historyguide.org/
http://www.historyguide.org/
http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/mod/modsbook.asp
http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/mod/modsbook.asp
LINK: http://www.sparknotes.com/history/
Source Summary: This website provides concise and lecture
formatted secondary historical information on a number of the eras
we will be studying.
D: Yale University Modern Western Civilization Lecture Project
Link: http://oyc.yale.edu/history/hist-202#sessions
Source Summary: This website provides videos and a transcript and
audio file of each topical lecture. It is a good interactive Modern
Western Civilization Lecture Course through the Open Academic
Project of Yale University. Utilize the video, audio, or transcript
components to find secondary historical information on the material
we will be studying in this class.
E: Digital History Project
Link: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/
Source Summary: This website provides a good American and
Western World historical overview of modern history via primary
documents, secondary writings, and technology based resources.
F: The Learner.org “A Biography of America” Video Lecture Series.
LINK: http://www.learner.org/resources/series123.html
Source Summary: This website includes a free and informative
series of diverse sources and features video lectures, usually 25 to 30
minutes long, covering events we are discussing in this class from a
U.S. and international perspective.
G: The US HISTORY.ORG LECTURE PROJECT
Link: http://www.ushistory.org/us/index.asp
Source Summary: This website provides concise and lecture
formatted secondary historical information on a number of the eras
we wil ...
The library's first contact with students is the new student orientation - a great opportunity to inspire students about information literacy, library and research services.
Small business resources for Florida start-upsmhayes2006
Federal, state and local resources and organizations you need to know to start and grow a small business in Florida. Resources are authenticated by a professional librarian.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
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It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
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Manage your research with APA and Zotero
1. 28 February 2019
MANAGE YOUR RESEARCH WITH
APA & ZOTERO
By Marion Hayes, University Librarian
ITU Library Website
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DURING THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL
LEARN:
#1: Purpose of Citation
#2: Citation Methods
#3: APA Style Guide
#4: Reference Management Software
#5: How to Automate Your Bibliography
#6: Copyright, fair use & plagiarism
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Citations & Reference Managers
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Citation - Reference or quote from a source
• Acknowledge an idea
• Support / build argument
• Avoid plagiarism
• Styles - APA, MLA, ACM,
Reference Manager – Tool to manage citations
• Collect and manage sources
• Zotero, Endnote, Mendeley,
• Automatic bibliography – save time & grief
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When to Cite / Acknoweldge
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• Reproducing , transposing, paraphrasing
• Distribution of copies of the work
• Creating derivatives based on the original
• Public performance of work
• Public display of work
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ITU Citation Tools
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https://itu.edu/student-life/library
APA Style Central.
https://www.apastyle.org/learn/index
APA Style
Guide:
American
Psychologica
l Association.
Call No.:
BF76.7 .P83
2010
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How to Cite Using APA
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1. Manual: Refer to online or library APA Style
Manual. Write an e.g. for each format -
book, paper, website, tweet, chapter, video,
etc.
2. Automatic: Choose a Reference
Management tool – Zotero & capture
citations, export citations in ‘APA’ format for
bibliography
3. Semi-Automatic: Locate a good citation
converter, e.g. ‘apa citation converter’; enter
citation details; copy-paste generated
citation into Bibliography
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7APA Citation: Examples
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1. APA Style Central. https://www.apastyle.org/learn/index
2. APA Style Guide: American Psychological Assoc. Call: BF76.7 .P83
2010
3. University of Maryland, University College Library. Examples of
APA Citations
https://sites.umuc.edu/library/libhow/apa_examples.cfm#intext
4. Purdue University. Purdue Online Writing Lab: APA Citation
Examples.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/
apa_style_introduction.html
5. PennState University Libraries. APA In-Text Citation
http://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/intext
6. PennState University Libraries. APA Citing Social Media
http://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/webpages
7. FREE Citation Generators for APA – use Google “Advanced
Search” to locate - note: .edu extension
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8APA Citation: Examples
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The Uni of Maryland Library (3) has excellent APA Citation examples.
All media types are covered : Video, Social Media Post, Database, Newspaper,
BOOK: Jans, N. (1993). The last light breaking: Life among Alaska's Inupiat
Eskimos. Anchorage, AK: Alaska Northwest Books.
• In-text: (Jans, 1993)
BOOK CHAPTER: Eliot, T. S. (2001). Tradition and the individual talent. In V. B.
Leitch (Ed.), The Norton anthology of theory and criticism (pp. 1092-1097). New
York, NY: W. W. Norton
• In-text: (Eliot, 2001)
ARTICLE: Dumais, S. A., Rizzuto, T. E., Cleary, J., & Dowden, L. (2013). Stressors
and supports for adult online learners: Comparing first- and continuing-generation
college students. American Journal of Distance Education, 27(2), 100-110.
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923647.2013.783265
• In-text: (Dumais, Rizzulo, & Cleary, 2006)
WEBSITE: Sea Turtle Restoration Project. (2006). Threats to sea turtles. Retrieved
from http://www.seaturtleinc.org/rehabilitation/threats-to-sea-turtles/
• In-text: (Sea Turtle Restoration Project, 2006)
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Activity: Writing in APA Format Citations
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Use the APA resources on the previous slides
to complete the following exercise. [Your
professor can also administer this exercise].
1. Using any of the three methods (manual,
automatic, semi-automatic), list examples
of as many formats as possible (book,
chapter, website, etc.)
2. Find an example of each format and write
its complete citation.
3. Check your online APA Style Central or
library copy to make sure you are correct
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Using a Reference Manager
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“graduate student’s best friend” – American Psychological
Association (APA)
Create your personal “library” of references / citations
Field structure for most library database structures, EBSCO
Copyright – DO NOT download full text unless “open source”
Common: Zotero Mendeley ReadCube $ Endnote, RefWorks
Free or subscription-based; choose best fit for needs
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Criteria: Choosing a Reference
Manager
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• PC or Mac
• Style guides supported – APA, MLA, Harvard
• APA Review of three commonly used & FREE
• Import formats – Ebsco, Proquest, Pubmed
• ITU - Zotero
• Word Processor Integration
• Comparison of Reference Managers
• APA-Compatible Managers
• Download Zotero
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What is Zotero?
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Application enables you to
manage citations you have
input or captured with
Zotero during your
searches and research..
① Collect
② Organize
③ Format &
④ Sync
Using Zotero retrieved from
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=Youtube+zotero+&view=detail&mid=563E6E81381
4573B4945563E6E813814573B4945&FORM=VIRE
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Download Zotero + Connector
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① Register for FREE account
at Zotero.org
② Standalone version for
Mac + Safari browser
③ Download Zotero 5.0 for
Mac or PC
④ Download plug-in for
browser
⑤ Add to toolbar and dock
⑥ Open Zotero
⑦ Right click “My Library”
⑧ Select “New Collection”
⑨ Name by assignment/
project
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Register with www.zotero.org
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① Register for FREE a/c
on www. Zotero.org
② Sync on all devices
③ Download correct
version for your device
④ Download plugin for
browser
⑤ Today –standalone
version for a mac +
Safari browser
⑥ Need Help? The
Youtube video “Using
Zotero” will help you –
see next slide
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Sync Zotero on all devices
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① Go to Youtube
② Type “Using Zotero” in
search
③ Excellent tutorial
about setting up
Zotero for optimal use.
1. Using Zotero [Youtube Video] retrieved from
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=Youtube+zotero+&view=detail&mid=563E6E81
3814573B4945563E6E813814573B4945&FORM
=VIRE
2. Citation Managers: About Zotero. University of
Maryland Library.
https://guides.hshsl.umaryland.edu/c.php?
g=854249&p=6116689
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Collect Citations
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① Open Zotero from dock
② Create new collection
“Webinar Examples”
③ Enter reference
manually
④ Import a reference from
search
⑤ Import a reference from
ACM
⑥ Capture website as a
reference
⑦ Import from Google
Scholar
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Manual Input
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① Open Zotero from
dock
② When to manually
input?
③ Some websites,
catalog records,
database citations
④ Select Collection to
add to
⑤ Click File>New Item
⑥ Choose the media
type, e.g. book
⑦ Enter key fields TI,
AU, PU, Date
⑧ Format (don’t worry,
your citation style
format)
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Create Bibliography
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① Open Zotero from dock
② Select “Collection”
③ Right click on the collection
④ Select “Create Bibliography
from Collection”
⑤ Check the criteria (APA, rtf)
⑥ Open Word
⑦ Insert File from Downloads
⑧ Magic!! Automatic
bibliography
⑨ Clean up formatting
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Guide to Help Set-up Reference
Manager
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• Guide for Thesis Writers at Brandeis: Manage
Your Citations. Brandeis University.accessed
from
http://guides.library.brandeis.edu/c.php?
g=302024&p=2015015
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What is Fair Use?
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Section 107 of the Copyright Act may permit limited use
(such as brief excerpts) of copyrighted material for
specific purposes without permission from copyright
owner for uses such as criticism, comment, news
reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
U.S. Copyright Office (2017) Retrieved from
https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html
Stark State Digital Library (2017) Retrieved from
http://libguides.starkstate.edu/c.php?g=501249&p=3431850
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What is The Fair Use Test?
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1. Purpose: Scholarly, non-profit, educational
2. Type: Public fact-based content
3. Amount: Small, only what is needed
4. Effect: Diminish vaue of licensed work
http://libguides.mit.edu/c.php?g=176183&p=1158973
MIT Libraries (2017) Retrieved from
Before using any text, image or work that is
not your own, apply the Fair Use Test
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So What Does Fair Use Allow You To Do?
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• No hard and fast rules
• Be conservative when interpreting fair use
• Use as little of a work needed
• Research, comment, criticize or transform idea
• Cite or acknowledge the work in FULL
• Don’t allow your use to compromise the
commercial value of owner’s work
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Public Domain?
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Images, text & other works not protected by
copyright and can therefore be used freely
• Works published in the US < 1923
• Works by US Govt or by its employees
Stark State Digital Library (2017)
• Internet works do not = “in the public domain”
• Scholars will usually cite the works fully
• You MUST still paraphrase or cite quotes “ “
CAUTION!!
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What is Meant Creative Commons License?
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Standard way for content creators to give permission.
Example: Creative Commons CC BY license.
Automatic attribution under this license
“any video you create using Creative Commons content
will automatically show the source videos' titles underneath
the video player. You retain your copyright and other users
get to reuse your work subject to the terms of the license.”
Google Support. Creative Commons. Learn About Copyright on
Youtube Retireved from
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2797468?
hl=en&ref_topic=2778546
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Using Google to Filter Creative
Commons or Public Domain Works?
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• From www.Google.com select “Settings” (bottom right screen)
• Select “Advanced Search”
• Select an option from “Usage Rights” such as “free to use share
and modify”
• To search for free to use images, go to Google images, change
settings to “Advanced Search” and
• Change Usage Rights to the option that best fits your use
Stark State Digital Library (2017). Copyright and Plagiarism Guide
for Students
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Using Images Safely
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• Not everything in the public domain is free to use
• Get permission from the creator of the work
• Develop your own library of images
• Subscribe to a service such as Shuttlestock
• Unsure of the source? Don’t use it; simple!
• Filter by User Rights in Google’s “Advanced Search”
• Be equally careful about using video images –
• Learn About Copyright on YouTube (Google Support). Retrieved
from https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2797449?hl=en
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Using Google to Filter Creative
Commons or Public Domain Works?
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• From www.Google.com select “Settings” (bottom right screen)
• Select “Advanced Search”
• Select an option from “Usage Rights” such as “free to use share
and modify”
• To search for free to use images, go to Google images, change
settings to “Advanced Search” and
• Change Usage Rights to the option that best fits your use
Stark State Digital Library (2017). Copyright and Plagiarism Guide
for Students
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How Is Your Academic Integrity or
Ethics?
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• Donate an e-book to the library
• Photocopy a textbook
• Use a Shuttlestock image in a commercial pitch
• Stream a Youtube video in your yoga class
• Paraphrase a small section and cite fully
• Submit your friend’s paper as your own
• Pay a service to write your paper?
• Use the APA citation format at ITU
• Pay “Get it now” for a legal copy of an article
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CONSEQUENCES OF PLAGIARISM
1. Academic dishonesty – honor roll?
2. Academic embarrassment
3. Professional embarrassment
4. Reputation – personal and organization
5. Employment
6. Lawsuits
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Protection Against Plagiarism
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1. Know the ITU Plagiarism Prevention Policy
2. Use ITU’s preferred tool - turnitin
3. Common knowledge – don’t assume; reference ideas
4. Scholarly sources – use them to support statements
5. Paraphrase – in your own words!!
6. Acknowledge – cite fully
7. Citation style guide – APA
8. Keep track of articles used – Zotero
9. Consult professors & librarian
10. Refer to reputable library guides
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Library Guides: Plagiarism &
Academic Honesty
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1. ITU Plagiarism Prevention Policy
2. Virginia Tech Univ. Libraries. Plagiarism
3. MIT Libraries Plagiarism LIbGuide (2017) Retrieved from
4. University of N Carolina at Greensboro plagiarism tutorial
5. Virginia Tech Dept of English - paraphrasing examples
6. Univ. of Illinois. Guide to Copyright and Fair Use (PDF)
7. Stark State Digital Library.
Copyright & Plagiarism Guide for Students
8. LawTechnologyToday.org. Tips to Help Avoid YouTube
Copyright Infringement
32. Research Strategy
• Step 1: Develop your topic:
• Select a topic – Research Qs – Keywords –
Background info. – Refine topic. Use wildcards
(* #), Boolean (and, or, not), Nesting, Synonyms
• Useful reference:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Start your
research
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Protect Yourself from Plagiarism & Other
Academic Dishonesty! Develop a Good
33. Research Strategy …
• Step 2: Locate quality information:
• Search engines: Dogpile, Bing, Google Scholar
• Subscription databases : ITU Library Catalog, ACM, Ebsco,
NYTimes
• Types: Primary: Raw data, news report; Secondary: Books,
e-books, articles, videos, images, websites - .gov, .edu, .org
• Citation Tools: Manage references with Mendeley,
EndNote, RefWorks.
• Use a style guide, e.g. APA, MLA, Harvard
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• Step 3: Evaluate information:
• Revisit your purpose/audience – Evaluate for
relevance, appropriateness, authorship, reputation,
scope/coverage, accuracy, objectivity/bias,
currency,
• Scholarly?: Periodical or popular magazine? Blog?
Tweet?
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• Step 4: Plan, Take Notes, Write, Re-write:
• Plan/outline: Outline your paper, purpose, goal/
objectives, audience
• Note-taking: Technique that suits your learning
style. Dartmouth College Video
• Literature: Review quality sources to ‘answer’
your research question
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• Step 5: Cite, Acknowledge
• APA Style Guide:
Johnson & Wales University APA Style Guide
• APA In-text referencing (in body of paper), e.g.
J&W APA Examples.
• Bibliography and References – style guide
• See Comparison of Reference Mgt Software (Wikipedia)
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• Step 6: Check plagiarism, honesty,
copyright, ethics
• See: Plagiarism.org and
U.S. Copyright Office
• Use style guide (APA), in-text, bibliography,
references
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REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. What is the Fair Use Test?
2. T/F? Students are exempt from the provisions
of the Copyright Act and Regulations.
3. Plagiarism is a deliberate act of academic
dishonesty. Discuss
4. Discuss how you can protect yourself from
plagiarism & copyright breach
5. How will you find & select images for your
course presentations?