1. Chapter 7 Evaluating Information and Avoiding Plagiarism

2. 7-2 Being an Honest Investigator

3. Finding Trustworthy Information CRITERIA 7-3 Factual? Reliable? Well-supported?

4. Finding Trustworthy Information Current? 7-4 Verifiable? Fair? Comprehensive?

5. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills 7-5

6. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Reject claims based solely on anecdotes 7-6

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

8. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Reject claims based solely on opinions 7-8

9. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Find more than one source 7-9

10. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Examine Opposing Viewpoints 7-10

11. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Be cautious in using polls 7-11 Did you vote in the last election?

12. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Recognize the fallibility of experts 7-12 M.D. = Trustworthy expert?

13. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Beware of groups with misleading names 7-13 The National Wetlands Coalition

14. Analyzing Internet Sites 7-14

15. Analyzing Internet Sites Don’t be swayed by widespread dissemination 7-15 $12 billion?

16. Analyzing Internet Sites Watch out for Web manipulation 7-16 Always use high-quality wax

17. Analyzing Internet Sites Don’t be dazzled by high-tech design 7-17

18. Analyzing Internet Sites Investigate sponsors and authors -- Author credentials -- Background information 7-18

19. Avoiding Plagiarism 7-19

20. Avoiding Plagiarism 7-20 My paintingYour painting?

21. Avoiding Plagiarism 1 st type: Wholesale copying 7-21

22. Avoiding Plagiarism 2 nd type: Cut and paste 7-22

23. Avoiding Plagiarism 3 rd type: Unacceptable paraphrase 7-23

24. Avoiding Plagiarism Giving credit to sources 7-24

25. Avoiding Plagiarism Giving credit to sources 1 st method: Give credit as you proceed through your speech 7-25

26. Avoiding Plagiarism Giving credit to sources 2 nd method: Give global credit in the introduction 7-26

27. Avoiding Plagiarism Giving credit to sources 3 rd method: Display a slide or poster listing your sources 7-27

28. Avoiding Plagiarism Giving credit to sources 4 th method: Provide a handout listing sources 7-28

29. Avoiding Plagiarism Giving credit to sources 5 th method: Display all books, articles, and photos on a table for audience inspection 7-29

30. Copyright Infringement Be careful with copyrighted material 7-30

31. Copyright Infringement Copyright exception #1: Public domain 7-31

32. Copyright Infringement Copyright exception #2: Fair use 7-32

33. Copyright Infringement Copyright exception #3: Royalty-free material 7-33

34. Tips for Your Career 7-34

35. Tip 7.1 Be Willing to Challenge Reports in the Media 7-35

36. Tip 7.2 Be Specific When Citing Internet Sources 7-36