1. 1 CST 101 Information Competency Fall 2007 Session 4

2. 2 Session Outcomes Citing sources APA style Ethics, plagiarism Synthesize the evaluation process – Evaluate objectivity/bias and audience Synthesize research process – wrap-up – Organization Review and exercises

3. 3 Citing Sources Name the citation components. Why cite?

4. 4 Citation Formatting Name some citation styles. CST 101 uses APA style. Where can you find style manuals? Citation style refers to the format of citations: – Punctuation – Capitalization – Component placement – Numbering

5. 5 Citation Style APA style manuals can be found on the CSUMB Library website APA style manuals Homepage > Research Assistance > Reference and Quick Facts > Citation and Style manuals

6. 6 Plagiarism What is plagiarism? What does plagiarism have to do with citation?

7. 7 Citation Exercise 1. What types of information sources are the two citations on the exercise handout? 2. Format one citation into APA style. 7-10 minutes

8. 8 Correct citation formating Guthrie, J.P., Ash, R.A., & Bendapudi, V. (1995). Additional validity evidence for a measure of morningness. Journal of Applied Psychology, 80(1), 186-190. Gill, J.H. (2002). Native American Indian world views: An introduction 2001. Amherst, NY: Humanity Books.

9. 9 Evaluate Purpose or Audience Books – Look at preface or introduction. Articles – Read abstract or first paragraph. Websites – Look at the domain name. –.org,.com,.edu,.mil

10. 10 Evaluate Objectivity and Subjectivity Who is author and does author have a known bias? Are all aspects of topic covered equally? Is the language neutral or inflammatory? Are author’s sources revealed? Are these sources biased? Should you use biased information?

11. 11 Objective or Biased? You be the judge! Second-Hand Smoke: The Big Lie Or Did Six Million Really Die?

12. 12 Summary - Evaluation Exercise Follow directions on sheet

13. 13 Research Process Synthesis – I Before starting research: – Determine what you need – Know your deadline – Know what types of information sources you need – Identify where you will search for sources – Develop search strategy – Go beyond what you already know

14. 14 Research Process Synthesis – II While doing research: – Take notes. Main point of information source If online source, write retrieval date Outline to organize thoughts Evaluate information sources Cite sources Start research early!

15. 15 Assessment 5-7 minutes Login: cst101 Password: tech

16. 16 Review Exercises 30 minutes