How to Note a Source for a Presentation

Plagiarism occurs when a party presents another person's ideas, research, or work as his own. Therefore, a speaker should always note the creator of any sources used in a presentation. A speech should cite information such as authors' names and article or book titles. Proper referencing averts claims of plagiarism. It also allows the listener to access resources, which bolsters the presentation's credibility.

Instructions

  1. Noting a Presentation Resource

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      Book titles used as resources should be noted in presentations.

      Provide sufficient information so a listener can locate resources on her own. Give the name and title of a researcher. State the exact title and date an article or book was published. Do not be overly specific by providing such things as page numbers from a text.

    • 2
      Avoiding monotony holds the attention of an audience.

      Introduce resources with leads such as, "I quote...," "According to..." or "Based on..." Mix up the choice of introductory words to avoid monotony.

    • 3
      An organization, not a web address, should be noted in a presentation.

      Do not state an entire web address in a presentation. State the organization as a resource and inform the audience the information can be found on its website. For instance, "The American Bar Association states on its website..."

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      Personal communications with experts should also be noted.

      State the name and credentials of anyone interviewed as a resource. For instance, "John Brown at the American Medical Association said this about the topic..."

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