Referencing
Presentation Skills
Academic Language
Plagiarism
Paraphrasing
100
I should still include a text in my references even if I only read a little, and then stopped because it wasn't relevant.
No, don't include it. (NTIC)
100
I should read out every word on the slide.
No, you should not.
100
Which of these sentences uses academic language?

The main thing to think about is .....

The main issue is .....
The main issue is .....
100
Is this plagiarism?

Reading an essay someone else has written and using some of their ideas
This is plagiarism!
100
Paraphrase this...

A man attacked a police officer in London today (BBC, 2000).
A police officer was attacked by a man in London today (BBC, 2000). (Passive voice)
200
A good reference includes the author's name, date of publication, the text's title, its publisher and the publisher's city.
True!
200
I should maintain eye contact with my audience, looking left and right to make sure that I include everyone.
Yes, you should.
200
Which of these sentences uses academic language?

We need to find out why many people don't like wearing identity badges

It is important to establish why many people dislike wearing identity badges.
It is important to establish why many people dislike wearing identity badges.
200
Is this plagiarism?

Including a fact that is generally well known without using a reference, e.g. a common word's definition; "the sky is blue"; "children grow up"
This is NOT plagiarism (but it IS bad academic practice).
200
Paraphrase...

The advancement of modern medicine can only be achieved through extensive research (Jones, 2008)
Jones (2008) argues that medical science can only be improved through large amounts of research.

Jones (2008) notes that we can only improve our medical knowledge by focusing on research. (Synonyms).
300
What's missing from this reference?
Johnstone, L (2017) Incidental Language Hypothesis. Palgrave: London.
"Incidental Language Hypothesis" OR italics
300
I should include very complicated data and figures on my slides, and use my voice to explain this data to the audience.
No, you shouldn't.
300
What academic words can we see in this sentence? (x3)

The key factor in the recent decline in attendance for lectures at 9am is student tiredness.
key (important), factor (reason), decline (a decrease)
300
Is this plagiarism?

Working with a friend who helps you with your assignment
YES, this is plagiarism!
300
Paraphrase this:

In-vitro meat is grown in a tank by culturing muscle cells from a living animal and enhancing them with artificial proteins (Fletcher, 2013).
Fletcher (2013) discusses how scientists enhance animal muscle cells with artificial proteins to create in-vitro meat.

[Sentence order is backwards, changed verb tense]
400
The citation is more important than the reference.
Incorrect! They are both necessary.
400
I should walk around the whole room, so that my audience feels more relaxed.
No, you shouldn't.
400
What hedging words can we see in this sentence?

It is certainly true that many students attend parties, which often finish late. Perhaps this is why many students struggle to attend morning lectures.
perhaps (=maybe)
400
Is this plagiarism?

Using spell check or grammar check on Microsoft word (or equivalent)
No, this is NOT plagiarism.
400
Paraphrase this:

The rise of email and a online communication systems mean that conventional letter-post delivery services are under pressure as never before (Fletcher, 2013)
Fletcher (2013) argues that traditional delivery services are threatened by online communication platforms.

[Synonyms, sentence is backwards]
500
I can use something that my teacher or professor said in a lecture as a quote.
No, you cannot.
500
Amina begins her presentation by showing a short video, and then spends the rest of her time discussing the contents of the video. She concludes with a summary of the video's opinion.
No, you should not do this!
500
Is this a good example of a paraphrase?

Original
“For some reason, cheese-topped donuts are quite popular in Indonesia, and in September 2013 KFC decided to get in on the action, offering a glazed donut topped with shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese.”

Paraphrase
Cheese-topped donuts are popular in Indonesia. In September 2013, KFC decided to offer a glazed donut topped with shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese (“Over the top international fast-food items”).
No, this is not a good paraphrase!

The student has simply removed some words, and copied the rest of the sentence. Also, the citation is missing a date.
500
Is this plagiarism?

Using a website like Grammarly to proof-read my work.
YES, this is plagiarism!

You are submitting work that something else has completely fixed for you.
500
Paraphrase this:

Since its beginnings in the 1950's, involvement in human space travel has been strictly limited to giant government agencies such as NASA (Small, 2013).
Small (2013) states that space exploration has been limited to large public organisations, such as NASA, since the mid-1900's.

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