Chapter
7 is all about avoiding plagiarism. What is plagiarism? There are multiple
types of plagiarism. There is unintentional plagiarism, intentional plagiarism,
and plagiarism in group projects. All types should be avoided at all costs. Writers
are encouraged to have research ethics as in using ethical research practices,
but be aware that there is such a thing as common knowledge. Sometimes information
is free use, but other times you should ask permission to use a source. Avoiding
plagiarism is more simple than it sounds. Take steps like conducting a
knowledge inventory, take careful notes, as you draft, distinguish between your
ideas and ideas in your source, identify sources in your document, and
understand WHY some writers choose to plagiarize. Some writers will plagiarize because
it’s easy, some do it because it’s quick, some do it because they simply don’t
care about the assignment, others do it out of a lack of confidence in their
own writing skills, lots of writers will do it simply because they don’t think
they will get caught, and some think that everyone cheats so why not join in.
Some writers plagiarize because they believe the course they are in is a waste
of time. The bottom line is that any form of plagiarism will cause you to loose
your credibility as a writer.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Chapter 8
Chapter
8 is about searching for information with digital resources. First you must
prepare to research, and to do this, you should review your research plan and
proposal, identify keywords and phrases, plan basic searches, plan advanced
searches, and review and get feedback on your plans. Then you must search for
sources with online library catalogs, and to do this by searching by keyword,
search by author, search by title, browse by subject heading or call number,
and search with multiple strategies. You mind find yourself wondering how to
search for sources with databases, and it’s quite simple. Identify relevant
databases, search news and information databases, search subject databases,
search bibliographies, search citation indexes, and search media databases.
Searching with web search sites can be difficult, so just remember to identify
RELEVANT web search sites. To use media search sites to find sources, simply
use image search sites and directories, use audio search sites and directories,
and use video search sites. Its highly important to remember to gather all
necessary bibliographical information while gathering your sources, or you
could run into trouble down the road. Look for things like publishers, authors,
dates, and titles. Reference the The Bedford Researcher for a complete guide.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Incorporating Sources Effectively
In Technology in
Society Volume 29, Issue 3, written by, Roger D. Launius, curator of
the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and
Space Museum, and professor Howard E. McCurdy, “Astronomers have already
captured images of planetary objects around nearby stars. Using advanced
observation techniques, they will someday produce an image of a blue and white
planet with liquid water and a breathable atmosphere. It seems inevitable” (p.
273).
In their journal Acta
Astronautica Volume 66, Issues 11-12, Tanja Masson-Zwaan, president of
the International Institute of Space, and Steven Freeland, professor of
international law, “Since the first space object was launched into orbit in
1957, humankind has been engaged in a constant effort to realise ever more ambitious
plans for space travel” (p. 1).
Tanja Masson-Zwaan is the president of the International
Institute of Space. In his co-authored journal Acta Astronautica Volume 66, Issue 11-12 published by
Elsevier Ltd. “Probably the single most important element in this ongoing
evolution is the development of technology capable of transporting large
numbers of passengers into outer space on a commercial basis” (1). Backing up
this idea, but taking a different approach at it, Roger D. Launis, curator of
the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and
Space Museum, Howard E. McCurdy, professor of law “Scientists learned how to
beam images back from orbiting observatories and reconnaissance satellites,
creating a science of remote sensing that eliminated the need for humans on
board” (273).
Roger D. Lanius is the curator of the Division of Space
History at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. In his
journal Endeavour Volume 34, Issue 3
“The possibility of life surviving in space gained greater credence in the
1990s, as scientists discovered robust forms of microbial life in ‘extreme’
places on Earth” (1). The precedence to this is recognized in Tanja
Masson-Zwaan, president of the International Institute of Space, and professor
Steven Freeland’s journal Acta
Astronautica Volume 66 11-12 “Since the first space object was launched
into orbit in 1957, humankind has been engaged in a constant effort to realise
ever more ambitious plans for space travel” (1).
Works Cited
Faith, G. Ryan. “The Future of
Space.” World Affairs. Vol. 175,
Issue 3, Sep/Oct. 2012.
Krishen, Kumar. “Technology Needs
for Future Space Exploration.” IETE
Technical Review. Vol. 26, Issue 4, 2009.
Dicht, Burton. “Shuttle Diplomacy”.
Mechanical Engineering. Vol. 133,
Issue 7, Jul. 2011.
Fridlund, Malcolm. “Future Space
Missions to Search for Terrestrial Planets.” Space Science Reviews. Vol. 135, Issue 1-4, Mar. 2008.
Bhandari, Narendra. “Planetary
exploration: Scientific importance and future prospects.” Current Science. Vol. 94, Issue 2, 25 Jan. 2008.
IMAGES
Dvidshub. NASA, 22
September 2009. “Hubble Images A Swarm of Ancient Stars”
Dvidshub. NASA, 19
September 2009. “Space Shuttle Endeavour”
Dvidshub. NASA, 15
June 2012. “Enterprise Title Transfer”
Dvidshub. NASA, 15
June 2012. “MSL Prelaunch Briefing”
Dvidshub. NASA, 15
June 2012. “Expedition 29 Preflight”
Chapter 6
Chapter
6 is about managing information and taking notes. You must ask yourself the
question: How can I save and organize the information I find? To do this, you
must decide how to save and organize print information by creating an
organizational scheme that allows you to locate your print materials, stick
with your organizational scheme, make sure printed documents provide complete
publication information, and date your notes, write a brief note on each of
your print materials. Then decide how to save and organize digital information
by copying and pasting notes, downloading, using email, use your phone, saving
bookmarks and favorites in your browser, using bookmarking websites, using web capture
and clipping tools, and using bedfordresearcher.com. Then ask yourself: Why
should I take notes? You need notes for your information, you must know how to
take notes. To take notes you must choose a method and use it consistently,
quote directly, paraphrase, summarize, record your reactions and impressions,
compare sources, classify sources, and plan your document. Eventually you will
have to create a bibliography to organize information. You may choose to create
a working bibliography and create an annotated bibliography. If you choose
annotated, you must refine your arguments.
Source Evaluations
www.nasa.gov
1) The domain of
my website is .gov.
2) The purpose of
my site is information on expanding human presence into the solar system.
3) There are many
different sections and subsections containing information on my website authors
4) Each article
and journal entry on my website is dated.
5) Everything on
the site is extremely relevant to my topic as my topic is space exploration and
my site is nasa.gov
6) Publishers,
authors, and editors are all listed. As well as contact information.
blogs.nasa.gov/tdrs
1)
.gov
2)
Information about the launch of the TDRS-L
satellite
3)
Many different authors all accredited by nasa
4)
Last modified today 1/23
5)
Relevant due to the fact that it is the most
recent launch
6)
Publishing information given
Technology in Society Volume 29 Issue 3 (sciencedirect)
1)
.com
2)
Information about humans and robots traveling in
future space missions
3)
Link to information about author
4)
Relatively up to date (2007)
5)
Relevant as my topic is the future of space
exploration
6)
Publishing information given
Acta Astronautica Volume 66 Issues 11-12 (sciencedirect)
1)
.com
2)
Information on the legal issues of space
exploration
3)
Link to author information given
4)
Very timely (2010)
5)
Relevant as legality is an issue in space travel
6)
Publishing information given
Endeavour Volume 34, Issue 3 (sciencedirect)
1)
.com
2)
Purpose to inform of theories regarding
colonizing our solar system
3)
Link to information about author given
4)
Very timely (2010)
5)
Relevant as exploration leads to colonization
6)
Publishing information given
Chapter 3
Chapter
3 is about developing your research question and proposal. You must ask
yourself “How can I develop my research question”? You do this by, reflecting
on your writing situation. You can generate potential research questions by
looking at things like information, history, assumptions, goals, outcomes,
policies, definitions, evaluations, comparison/contrasts, cause/effect
analyses, problem/solution analyses or advocacy, sequential analyses, inquiry,
and reporting. Craft questions that reflect your writing situation. Selecting
and reflect on your research question by referring to shared assumptions and
existing conditions, narrowing the scope of your research question, and
conducting preliminary searches. You must then create a research proposal. You do
this by identifying your topic, issue, and research question; providing a
review of literature. Explain how you’ll collect your information by identifying
relevant types of sources, and identifying appropriate search tools and
research methods, developing a project timeline, compiling a working or
annotated bibliography. Make sure to clarify and elaborate on your core
proposal by creating an abstract or executive summary, creating an overview of
key challenges, and funding a request and a rationale. Remember the steps. 1)
Reflect on your writing situation. 2) Generate potential research questions. 3)
Craft questions that reflect your writing situation. 4) Choose and refine your
research question. 5) If necessary, develop a research proposal.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Chapter 5
Chapter
5 is about deciding which factors to use to evaluate a source, and knowing if
you should evaluate all types of sources in the same way. To determine what
factors should be used to evaluate a source, evaluate the relevance of the
source. You need to determine if the information in a source will help you address
your readers’ needs, interests, values, and beliefs. Evaluate the evidence of the source. Ask
yourself, is enough evidence offered? Evaluate the author of the source. Make sure
the author is knowledgeable about the topic.
Evaluate the publisher of the source, evaluate the timeliness of the
source, evaluate the comprehensiveness of the source, and evaluate the genre of
the source. Whether digital or field source, make sure you evaluate the
relevance and accuracy of the source. Know your purpose in writing your paper
while choosing sources. Remember to determine whether the source is relevant,
determine whether the source provides evidence and uses it appropriately, learn
about the author of the source, learn about the publisher of the source,
consider the comprehensiveness of the source, and consider the genre of the
source. Make sure to conduct a source evaluation for all of your sources.
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