1. Chapter 7 Evaluating Information & Avoiding Plagiarism

2. Being an Honest Investigator

3. Finding Trustworthy Information
CRITERIA
Factual?
Reliable?
Well-supported?

4. Finding Trustworthy Information
Current?
Verifiable?
Fair?
Comprehensive?

5. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

6. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Reject claims based solely on anecdotes

7. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Reject claims based solely on testimonials

8. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Reject claims based solely on opinions

9. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Find more than one source

10. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Examine Opposing Viewpoints

11. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Be cautious in using polls
Did you vote in the last election?

12. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Recognize the fallibility of experts
M.D. = Trustworthy expert?

13. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills
Beware of groups with misleading names
The National Wetlands Coalition

14. Analyzing Internet Sites

15. Analyzing Internet Sites
Don’t be swayed by widespread dissemination
$12 billion?

16. Analyzing Internet Sites
Watch out for Web manipulation
Always use high-quality wax

17. Analyzing Internet Sites
Don’t be dazzled by high-tech design

18. Analyzing Internet Sites
Investigate sponsors and authors -- Author credentials -- Background information

19. Avoiding Plagiarism

20. Avoiding Plagiarism
My painting
Your painting?

21. Avoiding Plagiarism
1st type: Wholesale copying

22. Avoiding Plagiarism
2nd type: Cut and paste

23. Avoiding Plagiarism
3rd type: Unacceptable paraphrase

24. Avoiding Plagiarism
Giving credit to sources Round 1: Give credit as you proceed through your speech
We call this oral source citations

25. Avoiding Plagiarism
Giving credit to sources round 2 Provide a handout listing sources (Can you say Bibliography….)

26. Avoiding Plagiarism
Giving credit to sources 5th method: Display all books, articles, and photos on a table for audience inspection

27. Copyright Infringement
Be careful with copyrighted material

28. Tip 7.2 Be Specific when Citing Internet Sources