1. Presenter Introduction
WELCOME
Presenter Introduction
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Thank you for coming.
Please turn off phones.
We will take a 10 minute break.
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Speakers introduce themselves.
WHY we are here:
The school believes it is very important for students to know how to write a college level paper.
At the direction of Dr. Henry Stewart, the Dean of the Library we have prepared this INTRODUCTION.
We hope it will be of benefit to you.
We will send you a survey by .
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2. INTRODUCTION Today’s Goals Writing a Plagiarism-Free Research Paper
What does my teacher want me to do? What do they expect of me?
How do I do what they want me to? How do I fulfill those expectations?
The main goal of this class is to help students to be better able to complete their writing assignments. To accomplish this goal, students will taught what is expected of them in regards to writing a research paper, and how to fulfill those expectations.
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3. INTRODUCTION Today’s Objectives
Writing a Plagiarism-Free Research Paper
Students will be able to list and explain the steps in writing a research paper
Students will be able to define the word plagiarize, and explain what it means. They will be able to name at least three ways to avoid plagiarizing
Students will be able to differentiate (tell the difference between) a citation and a reference or an entry in a Works Cited list
Students will be able to explain what it means to write according to MLA or APA style
Students will be able to name three ways to include information sources in a research paper
Students will be able to name and locate the building which houses the Troy University Writing Center
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4. INTRODUCTION Today’s Topics Writing a Plagiarism-Free Research Paper
Language and writing
The Writing Center
Information sources/the Library
Writing according to a writing style (MLA and APA style)
How to use quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing
Documentation
What it means to plagiarize and how to avoid plagiarizing
Turn It In
Tips and tricks for Microsoft Word
Blackboard
Handouts
The steps in writing a research paper
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We will take questions at the end.
We will pause to take questions after each section.
Write down the slide number if you have a question about information on a particular slide.
Write down any words you don’t understand. This is important for us to know.
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5. LANGUAGE AND WRITING Representing Ideas
Language involves the use of sounds and symbols to represent ideas.
Today we will talk about writing. The symbols of writing include letters, figures, and punctuation.
We will talk about a specific type of writing—writing research papers in college in the United States.
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6. TROY UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER
What and Where?
CLASS OBJECTIVE. You should be able to name and locate the building which houses the Troy University Writing Center
Where: 124 Eldrige Hall in the Center for Student Services
Online:
DO THIS: Fill in the blanks on your syllabus Check out the many handouts on their Web site
The Writing Center provides trained peer tutors who work with students and faculty to improve critical writing skills. The tutors work one-to-one or in small group settings to help students with all types of writing at any stage of the writing process.
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7. INFORMATION AND THE LIBRARY
What and Where?
A research paper involves using information sources such as those listed in your syllabus.
The Library can help you access information (books, articles, data, etc.), but this is not a Library workshop. Information about the Library is provided in your syllabus.
This is where we are heading in this workshop:
College papers are written according to a specific style, typically MLA or APA.
When you use information sources , you work them in to your paper by quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing them.
When you use information sources, you always document them (citations/references).
In writing a college paper, you never steal people’s words.
When you write a research paper, there are specific steps to follow.
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8. WRITING STYLES MLA & APA
The two main styles used at Troy University are MLA and APA.
Your Plagiarism handout lists these styles and the rule books for them:
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed.
Style books tell you how to set up or use:
Typeface and size (font)
Margins
Title page
Punctuation
Numbers (when to spell them out with words and when to use the symbol)
Documentation: Citations and References/Works Cited
Much, much more. MUCH MORE!
We call those writing styles.
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9. BEFORE WE MOVE ON… Any Questions? We just discussed: Writing style
CLASS OBJECTIVE. You should be able to explain what it means to write according to MLA or APA style. (This will have more meaning after we look at documentation.)
ASK STUDENTS:
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10. QUOTING, PARAPHRASING, AND SUMMARIZING
Incorporation Information
Writing a research paper means using information.
INFORMATION (Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary)
knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
knowledge communicated concerning a particular fact or circumstance
For a college paper, you may get your information from a number of places. For example, from books and articles. In your syllabus/worksheet, you have a long list of information sources.
When you use information sources, you will use them in one of three ways: you will quote them, or you will paraphrase them, or you will summarize them.
When you use information sources you always give credit to the information source. You give credit by documenting your sources.
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11. QUOTING, PARAPHRASING, AND SUMMARIZING
Handouts and Resources
The Troy University Writing Center: Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing
THIS IS INCLUDED IN YOUR SYLLABUS
The Troy University Library: Using Quotations and Quotation Marks in College Writing
VERY DETAILED (JUST ABOUT QUOTES)
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing; Paraphrasing; Paraphrasing: Sample Essay
DETAILED A GOOD LEARNING TOOL
Within your Plagiarism handout are listings for several other good learning tools. The handout, with links to those tools (Web sites), is available online from the Information and Help section of the Library.
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PURDUE IS TO VIEW AT HOME… no time in class
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12. BEFORE WE MOVE ON… Any Questions?
We just discussed: quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing
CLASS OBJECTIVE. You should be able to name three ways to include information sources in a research paper
ASK STUDENTS:
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13. DOCUMENTATION Why Document? For the answer, look at your syllabus.
To give credit
To assure readers about the accuracy of your facts
To show readers the research tradition that informs your work
To help readers follow or extend your research
HANDOUT from Writing Center
LINKS TO: Writing Center and Library
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14. DOCUMENTATION Examples For the examples, look at your syllabus.
MLA: Citations and Works Cited list
APA: Citations and References
Know what information you will need to do documentation:
Article: Author, title of the article, title of the journals, volume/issue/pages, publication date. Maybe the database name and the date of access.
Book: Author, title, publisher, place of publication, publication date. Maybe the database name and the date of access.
HANDOUT from Writing Center
LINKS TO: Writing Center and Library
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15. DOCUMENTATION Handouts
Handouts from the Writing Center and the Library can help.
Rely on the official manuals and your instructor—not Web sites or even databases.
HANDOUT from Writing Center
LINKS TO: Writing Center and Library
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16. BEFORE WE MOVE ON… Any Questions? We just discussed: documentation
ASK STUDENTS:
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17. PLAGIARISM Is Stealing
To plagiarize is to use someone's words as yours.
A simple definition of the word plagiarize, is stealing.
One of the objectives for today’s class is that “Students will be able to define the word plagiarize ” A one word definition is stealing. Remember that definition.
Here is a longer definition:
To plagiarize is to represent, purposely or inadvertently, someone's language (the expression of their ideas), as your own original thought.
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What is it stealing? WORDS!
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18. PLAGIARISM A Vital Subject
You have received a handout, A student guide to plagiarism. The subject of plagiarism is very important it is vital.
Troy University Standards of Conduct state:
A student or organization may be disciplined, up to and including suspension and expulsion, if deemed in violation of the STANDARDS OF CONDUCT for the commission of or the attempt to commit any of the following offenses: 1. Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism (p. 9)
STOP, LOOK, LISTEN: Let’s look at the statement just above. It includes a direct quote. The quote is not in quotation marks—it is a block quote—APA says to do that if a quote is 40 words or longer; MLA says to use a block quote if the original material is 5 or more lines.
PUNCTUATION: The ellipsis (the dot dot dot) indicates that the end of the sentence has been left off. The plural is ellipses. Style manuals tell you how to use an ellipsis.
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We will use the handout to cover a few points.
Keep this handout and read it over a little bit at a time.
Stress that the university thinks this is a matter of life and death.
5 POINTS quickly and then discuss how to avoid plagiarizing.
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19. PLAGIARISM Five Points
You have received a handout, A student guide to plagiarism. It is linked online—you may want the online version to help you access recommended Web sites.
The subject of plagiarism is very important. It is vital!
The writer should take credit only for his or her own work. Give credit where credit is due. Properly quote, paraphrase, or summarize your sources. Document all information sources . Use the right documentation style.
Plagiarism is plagiarism whether it is done intentionally (on purpose) or not.
You can plagiarize your own work your own writing.
It is not a matter of permission.
More information about plagiarism (recommended resources ) are listed in your handout. Your handout list more than a dozen ways to help you avoid plagiarizing.
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We will use the handout to cover a few points.
Keep this handout and read it over a little bit at a time.
Stress that the university thinks this is a matter of life.
5 POINTS quickly and then discuss how to avoid plagiarizing. (Jay can do this in his sleep, that is why there are few slides/notes)
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20. Software: http://www.turnitin.com
TURN IT IN
Software:
Your syllabus has information about a trial class (this workshop) that you can use during this term to test out Turn It In.
Do not use papers you are writing for actual classes this term. If you do, they may show as plagiarized in your other class (because they will match what you tried out).
Instructors use Turn It In in different ways. We are giving you access via this workshop so you can get the general idea how it works.
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We will use the handout to cover a few points.
Keep this handout and read it over a little bit at a time.
Stress that the university thinks this is a matter of life.
5 POINTS quickly and then discuss how to avoid plagiarizing. (Jay can do this in his sleep, that is why there are few slides/notes)
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21. BEFORE WE MOVE ON… Any Questions?
We just discussed: what it means to plagiarize and how to avoid plagiarizing
CLASS OBJECTIVE. You should be able to: define the word plagiarize and explain what it means, list at least three ways to avoid plagiarizing
ASK STUDENTS:
Define what it means to plagiarize in ONE WORD.
The word is STEALING.
Ask them, Stealing What? (Words. Words that represent someone’s ideas)
Who’s words? Is it always someone else’s words? When could it be your words?
Does plagiarism always happen on purpose? (NO, it can be accidental or unintentional) : Forgetting quotation marks or the citation, or paraphrasing or summarizing poorly.
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22. MICROSOFT WORD® Tips and Tricks You have handouts online.
Make Word check that you have the correct number of spaces (usually one) between sentences, are placing punctuation in the right place in relation to quotation marks (inside [usually, but not always]), and that you are using the serial comma when making lists (as MLA and APA both prescribe).
How to make Word not hyperlink Internet addresses (both MLA and APA don’t want links in your documentation).
How to make Word not superscript numbers (e.g., 4th) that should not be superscripted, such as in References and Works Cited.
How to make hanging indents for References and Works Cited
How to create an APA-style running header and APA-style page numbers.
And more…
HANDOUT the MS Word handout
TELL THEM: In Office, F1 is the help key. If you do not know, search it in the Google search engine.
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23. BLACKBOARD Blackboard
Those who complete this workshop may request to be signed up for the Blackboard classroom that enhances today’s meeting.
In Blackboard:
You can ask questions via the Discussion Board.
All of the workshop handouts are linked in one place.
There are exercises to try.
There are quizzes.
Topics are covered in greater depth than during the face-to-face portion of the workshop.
You can provide feedback about this workshop Helping us to improve it.
ASK STUDENTS:
Define what it means to plagiarize in ONE WORD.
The word is STEALING.
Ask them, Stealing What? (Words. Words that represent someone’s ideas)
Who’s words? Is it always someone else’s words? When could it be your words?
Does plagiarism always happen on purpose? (NO, it can be accidental or unintentional) : Forgetting quotation marks or the citation, or paraphrasing or summarizing poorly.
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24. HANDOUTS
Examples?
Previous PowerPoint slides stated that there are handouts on the Writing Center Web site. There are handouts for Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks, and handouts for Quoting and for Documentation and for Plagiarism.
Additional handouts listed in your syllabus:
International Student Writing/Library Glossary
Proofreading guide
A guide to print and online writing resources how to find a good thesaurus, grammar book, or dictionary. Can you name five things that a dictionary can tell you about a word? One of them is its definition.
Pulp: A soft, moist, shapeless mass of matter (American Heritage Collegiate Dictionary)
ASK STUDENTS:
Define what it means to plagiarize in ONE WORD.
The word is STEALING.
Ask them, Stealing What? (Words. Words that represent someone’s ideas)
Who’s words? Is it always someone else’s words? When could it be your words?
Does plagiarism always happen on purpose? (NO, it can be accidental or unintentional) : Forgetting quotation marks or the citation, or paraphrasing or summarizing poorly.
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25. BREAK
10 Minutes…
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Please be back in 10 minutes.
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26. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Choose a Topic
Define Tasks
Write Thesis (Topic) Statement
Find Background Information
Locate Library Resources
Prepare Working Outline
Write Paper
Turn in Paper
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27. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Choose a Topic
Choose a topic which interests you. Your attitude towards the topic determines the amount of effort you put into the writing of the research paper.
You may have to limit your topic.
Example:
Religion
World Religion
Buddhism
Quickly check the library’s catalog and online databases for material – select a topic you can manage. Avoid topics too specialized or technical. Avoid topics with too few resources.
Obtain faculty member approval for your topic, before you start the complete research paper.
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28. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Define Tasks and Write Thesis Statement
Answer the following questions to define the tasks:
When is the assignment due?
Do I understand the assignment?
What is the assignment?
How many pages is required for the research paper?
Do I have to use specific resources?
How many resources do I need?
What kinds of resources do I need or must I use?
What is the required writing and documentation style?
These answers will assist by keeping you focused during the writing process.
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29. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Define Tasks and Write Thesis Statement
You now need to write your thesis (or topic statement) and choose the keywords, which will help in finding material from the library for your research paper.
For example:
If you want to write about the use of drugs by students, you might have the following questions:
What effect does the use of drugs have on the health of students?
Now identify the main concepts (keywords, including synonyms) in your question.
What are they?
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30. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Find Background Information on Topic
Start by searching for topic in a subject encyclopedia or dictionary (online or print). You also need to search generic encyclopedias.
These reference type material provides an overview of the topic, define terms and provide additional resources, which can assist you in writing your research paper.
Create a Reference or Works Cited page to cite your sources – will not have to search for the material again. Use appropriate documentation now – save time later.
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31. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Locating Library Resources
Use library catalog for searching for books.
Use online databases for searching for journal articles.
Start the searching process early.
Record notes, quotes, summaries, paraphrasing and other items related to your research paper. Use appropriate documentation now – save time later.
Evaluate source for appropriateness.
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32. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Prepare Working Outline
Example Outline Format:
Introduction
First Topic
Subordinate Topic
You should have at least 2 subordinate topic for every topic.
Supporting Idea
You should have at least 2 supporting ideas for every subordinate topic.
Second Topic (same as above)
Conclusion

33. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Writing the Actual Paper
First Draft
Use outline to direct your writing and your thoughts. This should be done at least a week before paper is due.
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34. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Writing the Actual Paper
Second Draft
Put your first draft aside for two days. Read the whole document before you start proofreading it. Answer the following questions:
Is it logically written?
What can be done to fix the logistics of the paper?
Any concept written that the reader may not understand?
Have you addressed your entire thesis (topic) statement?
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35. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Writing the Actual Paper
Third Draft
Proofread the paper for spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. errors.
Give the paper to someone else to read and provide you feedback.
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36. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Writing the Actual Paper
Final Version
Make all corrections in previous drafts and feedback from other readers. Ensure accuracy in documentation style.
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37. STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Turn in Your Paper
You need to turn in the paper on time and in the appropriate manner as instructed by your faculty member.
Rejoice that you finished the research paper!
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38. STEPS IN WRITING A PAPER
Any Questions?
We just discussed: writing a research paper
CLASS OBJECTIVE. You should be able to list and explain the steps in writing a research paper (maybe not perfectly and exactly right now think of that as a goal to accomplish)
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ASK STUDENTS:
Name the steps in writing a research paper.
Briefly describe each step.
TONY: Hit Jay with some more questions
Ask them about things they did not bring up, e.g., Thesis Statement
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39. WE HAVE QUESTIONS FOR YOU
A Quick Review
Students will be able to list and explain the steps in writing a research paper
Students will be able to define the word plagiarize, and explain what it means. They will be able to name at least three ways to avoid plagiarizing
Students will be able to differentiate (tell the difference between) a citation and a reference or an entry in a Works Cited list
Students will be able to explain what it means to write according to MLA or APA style
Students will be able to name three ways to include information sources in a research paper
Students will be able to name and locate the building which houses the Troy University Writing Center
IF WE HAVE TIME, ASK QUESTION TO THE STUDENTS
TELL STUDENTS: we will send them a survey
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40. THE END IS NEAR Any Questions? We just discussed….
Writing a Plagiarism-free Research Paper
The steps in writing a research paper
What it means to plagiarize and how to avoid plagiarizing
Writing according to a writing style (MLA and APA style)
How to use quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing
Tips and tricks for Microsoft Word ®
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41. CONCLUSION
Thank You
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