Cite It Right: Mastering Research & Oral Citations!

Why is it important to give oral citations in a presentation?

• Oral citations are only necessary for written reports.
• Oral citations are primarily for entertainment purposes.
• Citations are irrelevant in informal presentations.
• Oral citations are important for credibility, attribution, and avoiding plagiarism.

Which part of a citation should you include in an oral citation for a credible source?

(Multiple Choice - Choose all that apply)

• The name of a well-known publication or journal

• The title of the article (if it's interesting or relevant)

• The author's name (if it adds credibility)

• The year (if it's a time-sensitive topic)

• The website address

Which of these is the BEST example of an oral citation?

• "According to Google, coffee is healthy."

• "According to an article in Nutrients Journal published in 2019, coffee can have health benefits."

• "My source is from the internet."

You should say "quote/unquote" when giving a quote in your presentation.

• FALSE

• TRUE

When orally citing research, always choose the part of the reference that enhances your __________.

Which is an example of a credible research source on body language?

• A random blog with no author listed

• A friend’s opinion

• Pease & Pease (2006), known for body language research

• Wikipedia

Which of these is NOT a credible source for academic research?

• A random personal blog with no author.

• An academic journal article

• A government website.

• A peer-reviewed scientific study

Which THREE qualities make a source credible?

• Information matches with multiple sources (Accurate)

• Recent and Relevant

• Expert or reputable author

• Popular on social media; many followers

• It's the first result on Google

You should mention every part of an APA citation in a speech.

• FALSE

• TRUE

When is it MOST important to mention the year of publication in an oral citation?

• When it sounds impressive

• When the title is long

• When the website is popular

• When the information is time sensitive