COSC 111 Session 2 Fall 2013 - Sections 003 and 004

Presentation slides from the section library sessions for COSC 111 sections 003 and 004.

Transcript

1. COSC111: Part 2 Using Information Fall 2013 Kimberly Miller, M.S.I. kimberlymiller@towson.edu
2. Finishing up… What is “good” information? Evaluation Criteria Scholarly vs. Popular Formats How do I find information? Search Strategies Finding info through the Library How should I use information in my paper? Plagiarism Citing Information
3. Review: Basics of Good Searching 1. Break your topic or research question into the “main ideas” Privacy issues in Facebook 2. Brainstorm synonyms for each “main idea” – use these in successive searches for more information 3. Use “connectors” to build your search */ AND / OR / “ “ Privacy AND (“Facebook” OR “social media”)
4. How do I find the information I need? Image: Lori Greig, “crossroads,” via Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
5. Types of Resources Books (Print or Electronic) • Scholarly • Popular • “Reference works” (e.g., encyclopedias) • Find: • “Catalog” “Periodicals” (Print or Electronic) • Scholarly journals • Trade journals • Newspapers • Popular Magazines • Find: • “Database” World Wide Web • News sites • Companies • Organizations • Government • Blogs • “Reference works” (e.g., Wikipedia)
6. Where do I start? Course Gateway Library Homepage → Research → Course Gateways → COSC 111
7. Subject Gateways • Did you know… we have pages for nearly every subject that is taught at TU? • Look for the “Subject Gateways” icon on our homepage • Look for the Subject Gateway for the major or subject you’re investigating
8. OneSearch to rule them all… Cook OneSearch • Search more* of the Library's resources at once. • Find books, articles, media, government information, and other library resources all in one place. • Search what Towson owns as well as resources at other USMAI Libraries. *but not ALL!!
9. Assignment Part 1: Finding Citing Sources • Use the library’s resources and the web to find sources relevant to your research topic. • To get started, remember the Course and Subject Gateways, or Cook OneSearch • Use the next 7 minutes to start your search. Feel free to talk to your other project group members about the information you’re finding.
10. Question… How do you define plagiarism?
11. Plagiarism Definition #1 Using someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit
12. Article Discussion • Read the article at this web address: http://nym.ag/1bcyrrq • In groups, discuss and answer the following questions: ▫ What is Jonah Lehrer, New Yorker writer, accused of? ▫ What is self-plagiarism and why is it considered dishonest? ▫ Why is quote alteration considered dishonest?
14. Documenting Your Sources (AKA Citing Sources) • Supports your argument • Allows readers to identify and verify your information • Gives credit to the creators of the ideas… avoids plagiarism • University Policy • Required for your assignment
16. What needs to be cited? • Books • Articles • Web Sites • Graphics – e.g., pictures from the Web, etc. • Videotapes, audio tapes • Software • Government documents & data Basically….
17. What needs to be cited? Any source of information YOU did not create!!
18. Plagiarism Definition #2 Using someone else’s words (or pictures, music, etc.) or ideas without giving proper credit
19. “But what if I put the information into my own words?” • Paraphrasing: Borrowing an idea and putting it in your own words • Avoid “paraphrase plagiarism,” where your paraphrase is too similar to original source • Remember to cite! A paraphrase must always be documented
20. Get Ready to Vote • We’re going to go through a few examples • For each example, vote: Is this an example of plagiarism? Yes or No http://PollEv.com/millerk
21. Example A http://PollEv.com/millerk Original Source: Trauma symptoms are probably adaptive, and originally evolved to help us recognize and avoid other dangerous situations quickly -- before it was too late. Sometimes these symptoms resolve within a few days or weeks of a disturbing experience: Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD. It is when many symptoms persist for weeks or months, or when they are extreme, that professional help may be indicated. Student Paper: Trauma symptoms first evolved to help us avoid dangerous situations before it was too late. Sometimes these symptoms resolve within a few days or weeks, and not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD. It is when many symptoms persist or are extreme, that professional help may be indicated. _______________ Source included in References list.
22. Example B Original Source: Trauma symptoms are probably adaptive, and originally evolved to help us recognize and avoid other dangerous situations quickly -- before it was too late. Sometimes these symptoms resolve within a few days or weeks of a disturbing experience: Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD. It is when many symptoms persist for weeks or months, or when they are extreme, that professional help may be indicated. Student Paper: Symptoms of trauma probably evolved to aid us in noticing dangerous situations rapidly and before it was too late. Usually, trauma symptoms resolve within a few days or weeks and PTSD is not present in everyone who experiences a traumatic event. Professional help is needed if symptoms persist for a long time or they are extreme (Baldwin, 2013). _______________ Source included in References list. http://PollEv.com/millerk
23. Example C Original Source: Trauma symptoms are probably adaptive, and originally evolved to help us recognize and avoid other dangerous situations quickly -- before it was too late. Sometimes these symptoms resolve within a few days or weeks of a disturbing experience: Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD. It is when many symptoms persist for weeks or months, or when they are extreme, that professional help may be indicated. Student Paper: Exposure to trauma does not guarantee the development of PTSD; our reactions to dangerous situations are usually short-lasting and can been seen as biologically advantageous. However, people experiencing long- lasting or severe symptoms should be evaluated for PTSD. _______________ Source included in References list. http://PollEv.com/millerk
24. Tips to Avoid Plagiarism • Document your sources and quote carefully • Note key ideas, then “Shut the book” • Try to boil down the information or summarize, making sure you understand what you’re reading and providing your own understanding • Proofread! • Learn to write and cite confidently
25. Citing Sources Image: gerlos, “Binoculars portrait,” via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0
26. Citation Styles Different disciplines use different style manuals • Humanities = MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (MLA) • Social Sciences = American Psychological Association (APA) http://apastyle.apa.org/ http://www.mla.org/store/CID24/PID363
27. APA Style: Exact Quote 1. “ ” 2. In-text citation (Burrows, 2009, para. 5) OR (Burrows, 2009, p. 26) 3. An entry in the References list (the bibliography) at the end of the paper Every in-text citation should have a match in the bibliography
28. APA Style: Fact or Idea 1. Legitimate paraphrase 2. In-text citation (Burrows, 2009) 3. An entry in the References list at the end of the paper Again, every in-text citation should have a match in the bibliography!
30. PowerPoint Example Distance Education • Majority of colleges had at least some online classes in 2001 (Virtual school initiatives, 2005) • Teaching online classes time-consuming, requires special techniques (Bender, 2003) • Students taking online courses must be self-starters (Thomas, 2007)
31. Reference List • All sources used in your paper, presentation, etc. • Alphabetized by first author’s last name **Remember! List authors in the order in which they are listed on the article!** • Format of each entry is based on what it is (e.g., print/electronic book or article, website, etc.)
33. References References Bender, T. (2003). Discussion-based online teaching to enhance student learning: Theory, practice, and assessment. Sterling, Va: Stylus Pub. Thomas, C. (2007). Are you a candidate for distance learning? Petersons.com. Retrieved from http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning/code/articles/ distancelearncandidate2.asp Virtual school initiatives increase as study details distance learning. (2005). Electronic Education Report, 12(6), 3-5.
34. Constructing a Citation 1. Write down the “bibliographic” information you need for your citation (e.g., author, title, date, source, page numbers…) 2. Look at an example citation, noting the order in which the pieces are put together and the formatting. 3. Duplicate the example using the information from your source.
35. Citation Challenge! • First team to construct a 100% correct citation for BOTH of the provided sources wins a prize • You may write your answers on the sheet of paper, or you may type them in Word • Using an online citation generator will lead to instant disqualification!
36. Citation Resources • Cook Library Help Guides http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/helpguides/ • APA Style http://www.apastyle.org • Diana Hacker Research & Documentation Online http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_c h06_o.html
37. Assignment Part 2: Citing Sources • Correct APA citations for the sources you found in Part 1 of your assignment • You may use an Internet Search Engine, Course Gateway resource, or Cook OneSearch • Due: ▫ Turn in to Kim’s box at the Library’s Research Help Desk