Citations

The speaker welcomes students and acknowledges the delay in returning outlines.
Personal anecdote about their child's injury, indicating a partial tendon tear in the forearm.

Most students received their grades back, and it is important to check for comments.
- Comments provide insights into deduction points and citation style corrections.
- Some students' citation styles are still unclear to the instructor, indicating a mix-up in styles.

Instructors require proficiency in citation styles as students advance in their education.
Comments made to clarify what citation style students appear to be using and corrections provided, illustrating that citation tools cannot always be trusted to accurately cite sources.

The instructor comments on recognizing AI-generated work, using sources that seem irrelevant or out of context can indicate AI use.
Self-reflection on grading practices and academic integrity is highlighted.
- Instructor closely monitors students' writing styles across various assignments.
- Noting discrepancies in writing quality can raise suspicion about the authenticity of student work.
Emphasis on the importance of doing one's own work and developing critical thinking skills.

Cautions against using AI to construct written work entirely; it is better used for editing purposes.
Students should ask AI specific queries to avoid missing important edits.
Issues that AI may overlook, such as homophones, are mentioned as potential pitfalls for student submissions.

Importance of proper labeling sources, distinguishing between source types (e.g., examples, definitions, facts, statistics).
Instructor explains how to format citations, including referencing formats for APA and MLA styles.

Each source must be labeled accordingly, with flexibility in placement (above or below the source).
Using the same source for multiple types is acceptable; clarify in citation.
If unsure about labeling, students are encouraged to ask for help.

APA and MLA formats differ in specifics, with different requirements for authors, titles, publication dates, etc. Detailed list provided.
Example formats for citations from websites and YouTube videos; timestamp requirements for MLA and formatting rules for APA.

Emphasizes importance of dates in citations and includes guidance on what to do when dates are missing.
How to correctly cite authors, multiple authors, organizational authors, and rules for citing newspaper articles.
Differences between italicizing and quotation marks in citations depending on the source type are highlighted.

Format for in-text citations was discussed, including where to place authors' names and dates.
If citing paragraphs, the instructor explains how to present this properly.

Indications that general citation practices change, with MLA being viewed as increasingly complex.
Switching to APA for reasons of clarity and consistency was suggested by the instructor due to difficulties encountered in MLA.