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2 How do I use other people’s information in my document without committing plagiarism?

3 Locate the Information Write down the: Author Title of article or book Publisher Date of publication Page numbers Website if it applies Take notes, writing down only the information you need for your document. Only Three Steps!

4 Shakespeare, William. Julius Caesar. Royal Press, London 1608. pgs. 32-37 (This is the format for the works cited page of a research paper.) "Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once" (Shakespeare 32). Because this is a direct quote you must include the quotation marks in your work.

5 Shakespeare, William. Julius Caesar. Royal Press, London 1608. pgs. 32-37 (This is the format for the works cited page of a research paper.) When you allow fear to control your actions, you feel as if you die over and over again with each new challenge in life. If you face hard situations with bravery, you need only die once (Shakespeare 33). Although this is paraphrased, from Shakespeare’s quote, it still must be documented.

6 Shakespeare, William. Julius Caesar. Royal Press, London 1608. pgs. 32-37 (This is the format for the works cited page of a research paper.) If you had used the quote, it would be included in the following form. When you allow fear to control your every move, often you don’t live life to the fullest. Even Julius Caesar was aware of the pitfalls of cowardice. "Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once" (Shakespeare 32). *Do activity A.

7 Having a Pet Improves Health. Americans as a whole recognize the value of owning a pet. In fact, many of us have had the opportunity to take care of a pet while we were growing up. We usually think of pets in relation to children and childhood. However, after observing the interaction between a cat and some senior citizens at a care center, it would seem pets may also have a positive impact on the health of seniors. * Do Activity B

8 Read the following information on pets. "The benefits of pet ownership are real -- physically, mentally and psychosocially," confirms Dr. Daniel Joffe, a Calgary veterinarian who specializes in companion animals. Dr. Joffe points out that pet therapy or what is known in medical circles as "Animal Assisted Therapy" (AAT) has been shown in dozens of studies to reduce loneliness and improve health in many different kinds of patients."Animal Assisted Therapy"

9 --It can increase social interaction among patients in a long-stay psychiatric population. -- In a nursing home or residential care center, even patients who are usually withdrawn like to pat, talk to and even walk a pet. This not only gets them out and about and talking to other people, it also provides opportunities for physical and recreational therapy. -- Companion animals are good company for orthopedic patients who may not be very mobile as a result of a broken limb or a back problem, for instance. -- When patients with dementia are given AAT, they become less agitated and more interested in social interaction. -- In patients with HIV/AIDS, AAT can help prevent or combat loneliness and depression and increase feelings of happiness. AAT with a cat can complement supportive relationships with family and friends.

10 “How pets can improve your health.” Medical News Today Article Date: 04 Jul 2004 - 24:00pm. page 1. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php ?newsid=10303 (This is the format for the works cited page of a research paper.) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php When using an article from a website publication that has no author, you must indicate the title of the article and page number in your internal documentation. For example: (“How pets can improve…” 1)

11 Hair ? In your journal, write two or three sentences that discuss how beauty parlors can create a bad hair day for you.

12 Using the information from the following slide, incorporate the quote, or paraphrase the information to support the three sentences you have already written. Be sure to use internal documentation.

13 Dietrich, Tamara. “Consider this before messing with any woman’s hairdo.” Daily Press (Newport News) 25 August 2006: C6 (This is the format for your works cited page.) “I have looked post-modern, asymmetrical and punk, even when those were not the looks I was going for. My first-ever-coloring, I asked for tawny auburn. I got orange.”


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