Global Classrooms How to Research Cite Sources and

Global Classrooms: How to Research, Cite Sources and Avoid Plagiarism October 1 st, 2013

Research: Definition Research - the systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Step One: Get familiar with your topic Step 1: Get familiar with your topic! Read an article about the topic to get an idea of what arguments you can make, and your opponent can make. Think about what kind of person you will be representing.

Step One: Finding Good Sources must be credible, meaning they are able to be believed. Sources must be recent, less than 10 years old.

Step One: Credible Sources Major Online Newspapers Trusted Organizations or Journals: Humane Society The BBC News The Daily Telegraph Word Health Organization The Economist The United Nations The Guardian The Financial Times The New York Times The Washington Post Links are on Lauren’s Wikispace: USA Today laurenkennedy. wikispaces. com

Step One: Not Credible Sources Wikipedia Personal Blogs, Facebook posts Internet Forums Material over 10 years old

Step One: Questions to ask Who is the author of the source? Is it from an organization I can trust? When was it published? How is the source proved?

Step Two: Forming Arguments and Finding Evidence Step 2: Form possible arguments and find supporting evidence. Example Topic: School Uniforms should be compulsory. Position: In favor Who would be in favor of uniforms?

Step Two: Forming an Argument School uniforms reduce bullying. Supporting Evidence: ? Source?

Step Two: Finding evidence You can either: Search the internet using a search engine (Google) Search specific websites your trust (e. g. http: //www. bbc. com/news)

What if I can’t find evidence? Try both search engines and websites for trusted sources. If you still can’t find anything, you may have to change your argument.

Step Two: Finding Evidence By doing a Google search you will get many results. Not all of them will be good! Article: School uniform improves pupil’s behavior both in and out of the classroom

Step Two: Evidence Supporting evidence: According to a study by Oxford Brookes University, students who wore uniforms were less likely to be teased for their clothing. Students who did not have to wear uniforms were more likely to be made fun of. Therefore, in this case uniforms helped students avoid bullying.

Step 3: Cite your source Step 3: Citing your Sources Go to easybib. com Copy/paste the website Check that the information is correct. Create Citation: Clark, Laura. "School Uniform Improves Pupils' Behaviour Both in and out of School. " Mail Online. N. p. , 10 July 2007. Web. 17 Oct. 2013.

Now what? Repeat the process for other arguments!

Argument #2 Argument: School Uniforms cost families less money. Supporting evidence: School uniforms cost parents about £ 100. 80 (119 euros) per child, per year. This allows parents to spent money on other things, such as school supplies or food. Therefore, it helps poor families. Website: School uniforms costs 'coming down’ Source: Hampsheir, Philip. "School Uniform Costs ‘Coming Down'" BBC News. BBC, 30 Aug. 2013. Web. 16 Oct. 2013.