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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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