Citing Sources Workshop

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What does it mean to plagiarize?

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To use other people's ideas or words without acknowledging the source.

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True or False: It is plagiarizing if I say exactly where my information came from.

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False

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What is the correct way to cite a journal in a speech?

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The journal title, date, and author.

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True or False: I must reference where my information came from as I deliver it in a speech.

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True

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When giving an oral presentation, is it necessary to cite your sources directly?

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You must cite your sources directly in the speech AND have a works cited page.

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What is a works cited page?

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A list of all the sources referenced in a presentation or paper.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Restating someone else's ideas in your own words while still giving credit.

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What is a citation?

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A reference to a source of information used in a work.

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What does 'acknowledging the source' mean?

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Recognizing and giving credit to the original creator of the information.