Module 4—Cite It Right

OVERVIEW

Welcome to Module 4! So far, you have learned about how to find and evaluate sources. In Module 3 you developed an eye for credibility in an information landscape so vast that it can sometimes feel downright overwhelming. Still, knowing how to locate quality sources is just one part of the equation. It’s time to think about using sources and sharing information with others. When we share information with others on social media, though we want to ensure credibility, we do not have to cite our sources. In our academic and professional lives, however, we do.

Academics and professionals cite sources because it adds to their credibility, shows they are members of the academic community, and allows readers to follow up on the research. Also, failure to do so is a form of plagiarism. Whether intentional or accidental, plagiarism is a serious issue. Module 4 focuses on how to cite, why you need to cite, and what the consequences can be if you do not cite your sources. By the end of Module 4, you will feel empowered to take those credible sources you have learned how to locate and share them with colleagues without worrying about accidentally plagiarizing.

TOPICS

Module 4 covers the following topics:

Avoiding plagiarism Sharing source information Ethically citing sources

Legal issues with plagiarism

Quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing

OBJECTIVES

After successfully completing Module 4, you should be able to:

MO 4.1  Define different types of plagiarism. [CO 6]

MO 4.2  Discuss the consequences of plagiarism. [CO 6]

MO 4.3  Demonstrate accurate use of quoting, paraphrasing,and summarizing. [CO 6]

MO 4.4  Properly cite quoted, paraphrased, and summarized material from a credible source. [CO 1, CO 2, CO 6]

STUDY MATERIALS

Required Resources

Hartness Library. (2012, July 6). Me? Plagiarize? [Video]. Lumen Learning. MIT Comparative Media Studies. (n.d.). Avoiding plagiarism.

Malnik, J. (n.d.). Seven common types of plagiarism explained. Writer.com. Malnik, J. (n.d.) The 8 consequences of plagiarism. Writer.com.

Harvard College Writing Program. (2022). Harvard guide to using sources: Summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting. Excelsior Online Writing Lab. APA style. (Also watch the short video titled APA Overview.)

Thomas Edison State University. (n.d.). APA style: Joining a community of scholars.

Written Assignment 4

For this assignment, first, review the instructions for the final project as well as your work in Module 2. You will also want to carefully review the information in this module on summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting.

You will be selecting a source from your final project research and practicing your summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting skills. These skills will be important as you build the annotated bibliography for the final project. There are six parts to this assignment. Please label each part to make it easier for your mentor to review your work. Review this short video that walks you through an example of what the finished written assignment should look like.

1. Share a longer quote from your source (at least two paragraphs) and add an APA in-text citation.
2. Summarize this long quote and add an APA in-text citation for your summary. Remember, you are not just citing words; you are citing ideas.
3. Share a shorter quote from your source (just a couple of sentences) and add an APA in-text citation.
4. Paraphrase this shorter quote and add your APA in-text citation.
5. For this last part, share another short quote. Instead of just listing the quote, you should write a short lead-in for the quote or use the quote as a part of a sentence. Again, be sure to add your APA in-text citation.
6. Following APA guidelines, format a reference for the source you chose for this assignment.

[MO 4.1, MO 4.2, MO 4.3, MO 4.4]

Discussion Forum 4

In Discussion Forum 4, post your response to the following discussion question. Reply to at least two classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the Course Calendar. [MO 4.1, MO 4.2]

Now that you have learned what plagiarism is and what the consequences can be, it’s time to reflect on cases of plagiarism you have encountered personally or read about in the news. If you are not familiar with an example off hand, research online to find an example of a plagiarism case that made the news.

In your initial post, provide a brief summary of the case. What happened? Who was involved? Then, share what you know about the consequences. Were there any consequences? If so, how severe were they? Was there anything that surprised you

about the case or the consequences? Do you believe the consequences to be fair? What or why not?

In your responses to your classmates, read through the case they shared. What can we learn from the example they selected? What does the example teach about the way our society handles cases of plagiarism?

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