1. Global Classrooms: How to Research, Cite Sources and Avoid Plagiarism October 1 st, 2013

2. Research - the systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions Research: Definition

3.  Step 1: Get familiar with your topic!  Read an article about the topic to get an idea of what arguments you can make, and your opponent can make.  Think about what kind of person you will be representing. Step One: Get familiar with your topic

4.  Sources must be credible, meaning they are able to be believed.  Sources must be recent, less than 10 years old. Step One: Finding Good Sources

5. Major Online Newspapers or Journals:  The BBC News  The Daily Telegraph  The Economist  The Guardian  The Financial Times  The New York Times  The Washington Post  USA Today Step One: Credible Sources Trusted Organizations  Humane Society  Word Health Organization  The United Nations Links are on Lauren’s Wikispace: laurenkennedy.wikispaces.com

6.  Wikipedia  Personal Blogs, Facebook posts  Internet Forums  Material over 10 years old Step One: Not Credible Sources

7.  Who is the author of the source?  Is it from an organization I can trust?  When was it published?  How is the source proved? Step One: Questions to ask

8.  Step 2: Form possible arguments and find supporting evidence.  Example Topic: School Uniforms should be compulsory.  Position: In favor  Who would be in favor of uniforms? Step Two: Forming Arguments and Finding Evidence

9.  School uniforms reduce bullying.  Supporting Evidence: ?  Source? Step Two: Forming an Argument

10. You can either:  Search the internet using a search engine (Google)  Search specific websites your trust (e.g. http://www.bbc.com/news) Step Two: Finding evidence

11.  Try both search engines and websites for trusted sources.  If you still can’t find anything, you may have to change your argument. What if I can’t find evidence?

12.  By doing a Google search you will get many results. Not all of them will be good!  Article: School uniform improves pupil’s behavior both in and out of the classroomSchool uniform improves pupil’s behavior both in and out of the classroom Step Two: Finding Evidence

13. Supporting evidence: According to a study by Oxford Brookes University, students who wore uniforms were less likely to be teased for their clothing. Students who did not have to wear uniforms were more likely to be made fun of. Therefore, in this case uniforms helped students avoid bullying. Step Two: Evidence

14. Step 3: Citing your Sources  Go to easybib.com  Copy/paste the website  Check that the information is correct.  Create Citation: Clark, Laura. "School Uniform Improves Pupils' Behaviour Both in and out of School." Mail Online. N.p., 10 July 2007. Web. 17 Oct. 2013. Step 3: Cite your source

15. Repeat the process for other arguments! Now what?

16.  Argument: School Uniforms cost families less money.  Supporting evidence: School uniforms cost parents about £100.80 (119 euros) per child, per year. This allows parents to spent money on other things, such as school supplies or food. Therefore, it helps poor families. Website: School uniforms costs 'coming down’School uniforms costs 'coming down’ Source: Hampsheir, Philip. "School Uniform Costs ‘Coming Down'" BBC News. BBC, 30 Aug. 2013. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. Argument #2