Research and Citation Skills August 31 – Sept 1, 2015

What paraphrasing is NOT Do NOT simply change a few words or rearrange a few sentences

What paraphrasing is NOT Do NOT simply change a few words or rearrange a few sentences  You must substantially alter the original  Definitions are an exception, but even those can be altered some

What paraphrasing is NOT Do NOT simply change a few words or rearrange a few sentences  You must substantially alter the original  Definitions are an exception, but even those can be altered some Do NOT simply summarize one source for one paragraph, another source for another paragraph

What paraphrasing is NOT Do NOT simply change a few words or rearrange a few sentences  You must substantially alter the original  Definitions are an exception, but even those can be altered some Do NOT simply summarize one source for one paragraph, another source for another paragraph  Each paragraph should reflect YOUR understanding of multiple relevant sources, and should cite important facts from those sources

What paraphrasing is NOT Do NOT use quotes out of laziness.  Quotes in scientific writing are RARE and only used to convey an experts opinion or a unique turn of phrase

What paraphrasing is Presentations, whether in written or verbal format, should reflect YOUR understanding and YOUR conclusions This means that you should really absorb the material and present it in a unique way that addresses your goals. Use scientific vocabulary, but define it when you first use it.

HOW do you achieve it? 1. Become a true expert in the field

HOW do you achieve it? 1. Become a true expert in the field  Save this for your dissertation!

HOW do you achieve it? 1. Become a true expert in the field  Save this for your dissertation! - OR – 2. Use research note cards

Research Note Cards Author, year P, Q, S Information On the back, put a category of information (e.g. symptoms)

Research Note Cards Full MLA citation Also make citation note cards

Research Note Cards You MUST use research note cards for this presentation. 5 citation and 30 information note cards (minimum) due Sept 4 / Sept 8

Citation DOs EVERY FACT SHOULD BE CITED! USE IN-TEXT CITATIONS You MAY cite multiple sources for one fact Misconception alert – paraphrases need to be cited, too

Citation DOs EVERY FACT SHOULD BE CITED! USE IN-TEXT CITATIONS You MAY cite multiple sources for one fact Misconception alert – paraphrases need to be cited, too Every in-text citation should have full citation on works cited page ONLY texts cited within the work should be represented on the works cited page

Citation DOs EVERY FACT SHOULD BE CITED! USE IN-TEXT CITATIONS You MAY cite multiple sources for one fact Misconception alert – paraphrases need to be cited, too Every in-text citation should have full citation on works cited page ONLY texts cited within the work should be represented on the works cited page

Citation DOs Cite pictures, too. Cite sources on powerpoint slides, too!

Citation Dos -- Example

Research Sources Legitimate web sources are ok ◦Hospital-based sources ◦Government sources ◦Foundation sources ◦News articles Scholarly articles are great but not required Ask Mrs. Green for help!