1 juni 2021
Unit 2: Taking a critical stance, using sources and avoiding plagiarism [LIBRARY TUTORIAL; assignment koppelen]
Videos: Video 3: The role of sources Video 4: Why we cite & Plagiarism Homework task(s): Complete Assignment 1: Library Tutorial (Ask your own library, or see this example: https://search.edusources.nl/materialen/fb8124eb-52bc-42ef-95fc-0db6bce4bfba) Complete a draft of Assignment 2: Critical Reflection (See Teacher’s Handbook for the Academic Reading and Writing module) Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Discussion questions to detect bias (positive or negative) in [introductory text] • Is the author a known expert in the field or topic, with a background and credentials that can be easily verified? • Does the author use strong or emotional language, present opinion as fact, or employ the use of stereotypes in order to express his or her attitudes? • Does the author present information gathered from source materials both accurately and within the proper context? • Are there any flaws in the selection of source materials, the performance of analysis, or the design of methodology, which might suggest a deliberate attempt to satisfy or support a predetermined argument, outcome, or opinion? (Source: HSU Resource Database) Discussion questions on using sources and avoiding plagiarism • Why do we use sources? • What is citation and why do we do it? • What is plagiarism? What can you do to avoid it? Class quiz to explore plagiarism For each scenario below, decide whether it is a case of plagiarism [answers in brackets]: • Copying some of the work of one of your classmates [YES] • Copying and pasting from a source, citing the source, but not using quotation marks [YES] • Translating a part of a non-English article (e.g. in Chinese or French) and not giving a citation [YES] • Using information that constitutes general knowledge, and not giving a citation [NO]
Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker