Types of Sources
What is a primary source?
first-hand accounts of an event
Is a video posted on TikTok about the health benefits of cottage cheese for breakfast a reliable source? Why or why not?
It is not reliable because TikTok is not a vetted location for legitimate health resources.
When do you not need to include an in-text citation?
What is a proper in-text citation for a quote in a book by Tennessee Williams on page 35?
(Williams 35)
What is plagiarism?
Using someone else's work (or your old work) as your own without proper citations or acknowledgement.
Give 2 examples of a secondary source.
book review, analytical essay, articles, etc.
If a lab report is written by the scientist who performed the experiment, and he had no financial backing, is this a reliable source? Why or why not?
Yes, because the scientist was able to observe the experiment being done, and he was not swayed to change the outcome.
Which of the following might NOT be an appropriate quote for an article on immigration?
a. A statistic for the number of immigrants entering a new country
b. A direct quote from a woman entering a new country
c. An opinion on the harms and benefits of immigration
d. A quote from the President's plan for immigration
C: An opinion on the harms and benefits of immigration
True or False: You can cite from an article's abstract
False
If a student quotes lyrics of a song without referencing the artist, is this plagiarism? Why or why not?
Yes, it is plagiarism. The student does not give credit to the person the work belongs to.
What is an example of an academic source?
Databases: JSTOR, Ebsco
Library books
Journals from a particular field
Google Scholar
Is an article written by a literature professor with a PhD in English about the effect of book binding on global warming a reliable source?
No; the professor may have a doctoral degree, but it is not related to the science behind climate change.
What technique should you use when you insert a quote longer than four sentences/lines?
Block Quote
What website is most helpful for finding MLA formatting information?
Purdue Owl
What needs to be changed in a phrase in order for it to count as a paraphrase, not a direct quote?
90% of the original words and the sentence structure.
A research paper written by a doctor of psychology, published in the Psychology Today journal is what two kinds of sources?
Secondary, Academic
Including only one perspective, non-inclusive language, contains opinion statements
If you reference a work for research, but do not include it as a quote in your essay, do you need to include it in your bibliography?
True
What is self-plagiarism? How can it be avoided?
Self-plagiarism is using your own work for another project or piece of work without properly citing it or asking for permission.
It can be avoided by discussing with your teacher.
An interview with a singer, uploaded to YouTube by a random channel called "IceCreamSupreme" is what two kinds of sources?
Primary, non-academic
What does RAVEN stand for?
Reputation
Ability to observe
Vested interest
Expertise
Neutrality
Provide 2 reasons you would use a quote instead of making a point yourself?
Evidence to validate your claim, say something in a better way than you can, provide new detail or insight
What elements are included in a works cited entry?
Author name, Title of work, Title of container, Publisher, Publication date, Location, Date Accessed.
What is a double-blind peer review?
When an article is submitted, the author’s name, contact information, and university affiliation are removed before they are sent to the reviewers to avoid bias.