Chapter 7 Evaluating Information and Avoiding Plagiarism

Chapter 7

Evaluating Informationand Avoiding Plagiarism

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Being an Honest Investigator

Finding Trustworthy Information

CRITERIA

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• Factual?

• Reliable?

• Well-supported?

Finding Trustworthy Information

•Current?

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• Verifiable?

• Fair?

• Comprehensive?

Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

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Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

•Reject claims based solely on anecdotes

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Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

•Reject claims based solely on testimonials

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Applying Critical-Thinking Skills• Reject claims based solely on opinions

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Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

•Find more than one source

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Applying Critical-Thinking Skills•Examine Opposing Viewpoints

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Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

•Be cautious in using polls

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Did you vote in the last election?

Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

•Recognize the fallibility of experts

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M.D. = Trustworthy expert?

Applying Critical-Thinking Skills

•Beware of groups with misleading names

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The National Wetlands Coalition

Analyzing Internet Sites

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Analyzing Internet Sites•Don’t be swayed by widespread dissemination

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$12 billion?

Analyzing Internet Sites•Watch out for Web manipulation

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Always use high-quality wax

Analyzing Internet Sites• Don’t be dazzled by high-tech design

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Analyzing Internet Sites•Investigate sponsors and authors

-- Author credentials

-- Background information

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Avoiding Plagiarism

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Avoiding Plagiarism

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My painting Your painting?

Avoiding Plagiarism

•1st type:Wholesale copying

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•2nd type:Cut and paste

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•3rd type:Unacceptable paraphrase

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•Giving credit to sources

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•Giving credit to sources

1st method:Give credit as you proceed through your speech

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•Giving credit to sources

2nd method:Give global credit in the introduction

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•Giving credit to sources

3rd method:Display a slide or poster listing your sources

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•Giving credit to sources

4th method:Provide a handout listing sources

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Avoiding Plagiarism

•Giving credit to sources

5th method:Display all books, articles, and photos on a table for audience inspection

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Copyright Infringement

•Be careful with copyrighted material

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Copyright Infringement

•Copyright exception #1:

Public domain

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Copyright Infringement

•Copyright exception #2:

Fair use

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Copyright Infringement

•Copyright exception #3:

Royalty-free material

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Tips for Your Career

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Tip 7.1Be Willing to Challenge Reports in the Media

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Tip 7.2Be SpecificWhen Citing Internet Sources

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