Reference Entries & In-Text Citations
What is the correct in-text citation for the following reference?
Manson, S. M., Beals, J., Klein, S. A., & Croy, C. D. (2005). The social epidemiology of trauma among two American Indian reservation populations. American Journal of Public Health, 95(5), 851–859. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2004.054171
Manson et al. (2005)
OR
(Manson et al., 2005)
When should a page number be provided in in-text citations?
for all quoted material (placed after the quote)
What should be the first heading used in your paper?
a. Introduction
b. No title is needed, just start the paper
c. The title of the paper
c. The title of the paper
A student is retaking a course with a different instructor. Their current course has a similar assignment as they submitted in their previous class. Which of the following responses is considered self-plagiarism?
a. The student makes minor changes to their old assignment and resubmits it to their current course.
b. The student takes the ideas from the original paper and writes on the same topic. The paper, however, is rewritten.
c. The student selects a new topic relevant to the assignment requirements and writes a new paper.
a. The student makes minor changes to their old assignment and resubmits it to their current course.
What pets does Christina have?
2 cats (Ezio and Luna) and 1 dog (Aloy)
Assuming the author is using multiple sources, which of the following sentences from the paragraph below require in-text citations?
1Current research indicates that individuals who read works of fiction as children have increased levels of empathy toward others. 2One study, in particular, found that children who read Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling “showed improved attitudes to groups of people who often suffer from prejudice…” into adulthood. 3In addition to promoting compassion and empathy, reading has other benefits such as reducing anxiety and depression. 4It can be concluded, therefore, that it is important for children to read works of fiction.
Sentences 1, 2, and 3
Note: If you are using the same source throughout the paragraph, the author and year are provided in the first cited sentence. As long as it is clear that the same source is being cited, further sentences do not need citations. If there is a quote, add citation information for the page number.
Which of the following is the best use of quoted material?
a. a definition of a key term
b. a sentence I don't fully understand
c. to increase the wordcount of my paper
a. a definition of a key term
Where should page numbers be located on student papers according to APA (7th ed.) guidelines?
a. Bottom center of the page
b. Top right corner of the page
c. No page numbers are required
b. Top right corner of the page
What is Turnitin and where can the trial submissions be accessed?
When assignments are submitted in Canvas, they are automatically filtered through Turnitin. Turnitin generates a similarity score that is used to guide instructors in determining if plagiarism has occurred. If students want to view their report prior to submitting to the course, the trial submission is accessible through the Center for Writing and Academic Success Canvas shell.
Name two resources at your disposal to build your APA and writing knowledge (APA manual excluded!)
Answers will vary.
Add a publication year and page number to the following sentence:
Westover states, “my strongest memory is not a memory. It’s something I imagined, then came to remember as if it had happened.”
Westover (2018) states, “my strongest memory is not a memory. It’s something I imagined, then came to remember as if it had happened” (p. 3).
What is considered proper paraphrasing?
Summarizing information from a source in your own words, then adding a citation and reference.
When should level 1 headings (centered & bold) be used in an APA-style student paper?
When transitioning topics.
What is patchwork plagiarism?
Taking quoted material and changing only some of the words of the quote. In pathwaork plagiarism the sentence structure and overall wording from the original author remains.
For example, the quote
"People can’t create technology that changes the world without knowledge" (Heick, 2021).
would be reworded like: According to Heick (2021), people cannot make technology that changes our world without experience.
What year was Saybrook founded?
1971
Create a reference entry for the website below. What would the in-text citation be for this source?
https://community.saybrook.edu/writingcenter/Pages/favoriteaparesources.aspx
In-text: Saybrook University (n.d.) or (Saybrook University, n.d.)
Reference entry: Saybrook University. (n.d.). Our favorite APA resources. https://community.saybrook.edu/writingcenter/Pages/favoriteaparesources.aspx
Why is it important to paraphrase rather than quote material.
Reliance on quotes shows a lack of comprehension of the material. Instructors who read papers with many quotes may question if the student fully understands the content. In addition, when paraphrasing it is easier to draw connections between multiple sources.
How many words constitutes using a block quote in an APA student paper?
40+ words
What in this paragraph supports the initial citations and tells the reader that the author is continuing to cite/summarize the same source, thereby avoiding plagiarism? (sentences numbered for reference)
1Through the traditional five-chapter dissertation, doctoral students demonstrate their research and communication skills within a relatively common framework (Duke & Beck, 1999). 2Duke and Beck (1999) noted this common framework requires students to define a path to describe how they determined a problem, developed their research questions, and identify an appropriate research approach and design. 3In addition, students must survey the current literature to determine their place in the field and present their findings in an ethical and methodologically-sound manner. 4By completing this task, doctoral students prove their worthiness to join the academy and call their teachers peers.
The use of both “in addition…” and “by completing this task...” in sentences 3-4
What year was Saybrook founded?
1971 (will accept within 5 years)
Create a reference entry using the link below. What would the in-text citation be for this source?
In-text citation: (Baniya & Weech, 2019) or Baniya and Weech (2019)
Reference Entry: Baniya, S., & Weech, S. (2019). Data and experience design: Negotiating community-oriented digital research with service-learning. Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement, 6(1), 11–16. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316979
Write a paraphrase of the following paragraph:
"In keeping with the dictionary definition of plagiarism, academic policies regarding the infraction don’t just cover clear-cut, word-for-word copying without citation. They also include a broader class of offenses that include stealing concepts or ideas from another source, as well as inadequate paraphrasing and summarization of an author’s words. The ease with which text can be copied and pasted from websites and other online and digital sources has created new problems that fall under the heading of plagiarism, the most common of which is becoming commonly known as 'patchwriting.'"
Reference:
Accredited Schools Online. (2020). Understanding and Preventing Plagiarism. https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/preventing-plagiarism/
Answers will vary.
Where can you download a copy of the Student Paper template?
The webpage for the Center for Writing and Academic Success OR the Center's Canvas Shell
Name at least 2 types of plagiarism.
1. Direct Plagiarism
2. Self-plagiarism
3. Mosaic/Patchwork Plagiarism
4. Accidental Plagiarism
What is the Saybrook mission statement?
Saybrook University relentlessly pursues a socially just, sustainable world by educating humanistic leaders who transform their fields and communities.