Citing Sources in Presentations

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to properly cite sources in presentations or speeches. It covers the importance of citing to avoid plagiarism and build credibility, details the elements of a citation, and explains how to cite different types of sources, including books, journals, and websites. The tutorial also discusses when to include optional elements like titles and page numbers, and how to create a reference page. Finally, it offers tips on making citations sound conversational by presenting them as mini-stories.

Why is it important to cite sources in a presentation?

• To make the presentation longer

• To give proper credit and build credibility

• To confuse the audience

• To fill up slides with text

What is the most important element to include in a citation?

• The author's favorite food

• The color of the book

• The page number

• The author's name

When should you mention the date in a citation?

• When the title is long

• Never mention the date

• Only if the author is famous

• If the information is time-sensitive

What should you do if a website does not list an author?

• Cite the organization that publishes the website

• Use your own name

• Ignore the source

• Make up an author name

Should you include a full web address in a spoken citation?

• Only if the audience asks for it

• No, provide a shortened version or explain the website

• Only if it's short

• Yes, always

Where should you place a full reference in a presentation?

• At the end of the presentation

• In the middle of the presentation

• On every slide

• At the beginning of the presentation

What is the difference between a citation and a reference?

• A citation is written, a reference is spoken

• A citation is spoken, a reference is the full written version

• There is no difference

• A reference is only used in books

How can you make a citation sound more engaging?

• By using complex words

• By presenting it as a mini-story

• By reading it monotonously

• By skipping it entirely

What is a key tip for making citations sound smooth?

• Avoid mentioning the citation

• Use a robotic tone

• Mention the citation at the end of the sentence

• Mention the citation at the beginning of the sentence

Why should citations be presented like a conversation?

• To fill time in the presentation

• To confuse the audience

• To engage the audience and make it relatable

• To make the presentation sound like a research paper