Chapter 1. Slide Activity Sample
Working with Sources:
Do I Need to Site That?
Introductory Slide
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Slide Activity Sample
Objective:
The tutorial asks you to think about different types of material students commonly use in their academic essays and whether—and, importantly, why that material requires citation.
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Slide Type: Text Only
Beginning researchers often ask, "Do I have to cite everything?" This is a good question because not every piece of information in a research paper must be cited. Figuring out what to cite and what not to cite can sometimes be difficult, even for experienced researchers. Generally, if you are unsure, include a citation. It’s always better to have an unnecessary citation in your paper than to omit one that is necessary.
Slide Type: Text + Image (no question)
Beginning researchers often ask, "Do I have to cite everything?" This is a good question because not every piece of information in a research paper must be cited. Figuring out what to cite and what not to cite can sometimes be difficult, even for experienced researchers. Generally, if you are unsure, include a citation. It’s always better to have an unnecessary citation in your paper than to omit one that is necessary.
Slide Type: Text + Media (no question)
What typically comes to mind when we think of the word “audience.” / Courtesy of Getty Images
Beginning researchers often ask, "Do I have to cite everything?" This is a good question because not every piece of information in a research paper must be cited. Figuring out what to cite and what not to cite can sometimes be difficult, even for experienced researchers. Generally, if you are unsure, include a citation. It’s always better to have an unnecessary citation in your paper than to omit one that is necessary.
Slide Type: Short Answer Only
Use the space below to answer the following question.
How would you define citation?
Slide Type: Multiple Choice Only
Read the below statement and decide whether or not the material included in the statement requires acknowledgment by the student writer.
Joseph J. Roberts served as the first president of Liberia.
| A. |
| B. |
Slide Type: Column Matching Only
Match the following examples to the appropriate response.
In “Starry Night,” van Gogh’s use of color showcases the movement of light through the darkness. According to Michael Pollan, “Much of the science in The Secret Life of Plants has been discredited.” Speaker Boehner believes that a full repeal of Obamacare is the only thing that will save American jobs. | Visual information Another person’s words Another person’s ideas |
Slide Type: Table of Drop Downs
Fill in the table below by selecting the appropriate response.
Are the following statements common knowledge?
| Statements of common knowledge | |
|---|---|
| There are 365 days in a year. | |
| Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated every fall. | |
| Fifty percent of Americans now support marriage equality. | |
Slide Type: Text + Short answer
Beginning researchers often ask, "Do I have to cite everything?" This is a good question because not every piece of information in a research paper must be cited. Figuring out what to cite and what not to cite can sometimes be difficult, even for experienced researchers. Generally, if you are unsure, include a citation. It’s always better to have an unnecessary citation in your paper than to omit one that is necessary.
Use the space below to answer the following question.
How would you define citation?
Slide Type: Text + Multiple Choice
Beginning researchers often ask, "Do I have to cite everything?" This is a good question because not every piece of information in a research paper must be cited. Figuring out what to cite and what not to cite can sometimes be difficult, even for experienced researchers. Generally, if you are unsure, include a citation. It’s always better to have an unnecessary citation in your paper than to omit one that is necessary.
Read the below statement and decide whether or not the material included in the statement requires acknowledgment by the student writer.
Joseph J. Roberts served as the first president of Liberia.
| A. |
| B. |
Slide Type: Text + Column Matching
Beginning researchers often ask, "Do I have to cite everything?" This is a good question because not every piece of information in a research paper must be cited. Figuring out what to cite and what not to cite can sometimes be difficult, even for experienced researchers. Generally, if you are unsure, include a citation. It’s always better to have an unnecessary citation in your paper than to omit one that is necessary.
Match the following examples to the appropriate response.
In “Starry Night,” van Gogh’s use of color showcases the movement of light through the darkness. According to Michael Pollan, “Much of the science in The Secret Life of Plants has been discredited.” Speaker Boehner believes that a full repeal of Obamacare is the only thing that will save American jobs. | Another person’s ideas Visual information Another person’s words |
Slide Type: Text + Table of Drop Downs
Beginning researchers often ask, "Do I have to cite everything?" This is a good question because not every piece of information in a research paper must be cited. Figuring out what to cite and what not to cite can sometimes be difficult, even for experienced researchers. Generally, if you are unsure, include a citation. It’s always better to have an unnecessary citation in your paper than to omit one that is necessary.
Fill in the table below by selecting the appropriate response.
Are the following statements common knowledge?
| Statements of common knowledge | |
|---|---|
| There are 365 days in a year. | |
| Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated every fall. | |
| Fifty percent of Americans now support marriage equality. | |
Slide Type: Media + Short Answer
Use the space below to answer the following question.
Who do you believe is the intended audience for this photograph? Which elements in the photograph lead you to this conclusion?
Slide Type: Media + Multiple Choice
Read the below statement and decide whether or not the material included in the statement requires acknowledgement by the student writer.
Joseph J. Roberts served as the first president of Liberia.
| A. |
| B. |
Slide Type: Media + Column Matching
Watch the video then match the following examples to the appropriate response.
In “Starry Night,” van Gogh’s use of color showcases the movement of light through the darkness. According to Michael Pollan, “Much of the science in The Secret Life of Plants has been discredited.” Speaker Boehner believes that a full repeal of Obamacare is the only thing that will save American jobs. | Another person’s ideas Visual information Another person’s words |
Slide Type: Media + Table of Drop Downs
Fill in the table below by selecting the appropriate response.
Are the following statements common knowledge?
| Statements of common knowledge | |
|---|---|
| There are 365 days in a year. | |
| Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated every fall. | |
| Fifty percent of Americans now support marriage equality. | |
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