1.03 Copyrights and Ethics (Web Design 1)

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1. Scan this BLOG BEFORE you complete the lesson to see the help available.
2. Then read your lesson on MVPS and follow all the links in your lesson.
3. Read your dropbox assignment in your MVPS lesson.
4. Come back to the BLOG and check out the extra help on your assignment!
5. Create your MS Word document, key in the required information, save it as directed, and upload it to your dropbox.
6. Check back after I grade the dropbox assignment and read my comments!

Addition to MVPS Lesson 1.03

In any research, it is important to properly cite your resources. For this course, please cite your resources in APA format and list them at the bottom of each text page.

Each citation must follow the APA format for the type document used (web page, book, periodical, etc.) This information will only be submitted with your text pages and is a requirement for each text file submitted in lesson 1.06 and other assignments as noted.

1. Visit the following link for documenting sources in APA format: Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/)
2. Notice that it is a “point and click” web site that allows you to key in information about your references. Then after the output is generated by the web site, you may copy (Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) this information into your text document.
3. Practice using the APA documentation tool.
   

(Practice exercise: Follow the steps below to complete a reference in APA format taken from this page: Digital Etiquette) (To view a view on this practice exercise, go to: http://www.screencast.com/t/pF8h3scxyf.)

1. Go back to Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/).
2. Bookmark that page (or add to favorites, depending upon your web browser).
3. Right click and add a new Tab in your browser to visit the following site http://digiteen2008.wikispaces.com/Digital+Etiquette
   
4. TOGGLE BACK TO Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/
5. Enter the data requested for APA documentation and press submit.
6. Review your APA citation for accuracy; correct any mistakes, then Copy (Ctrl+C) and Paste (Ctrl+V) the citation into your work.
   

Use this web site to document references every time you write papers. Just be sure to ask in what style the references should be formatted: APA, MLA, Turabian, etc.

As a reminder, this class requires APA documentation for all references. Failure to document the references will result in major deduction of points from your work.

Assessment: Lesson 1.03b

Now that you know the importance of giving credit for material used in your work, use the Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/) to document a reference (in APA format) taken from this web page: http://www.dvd-recordable.org/Article2888.phtml

Part 1. (1.03b) Follow the steps below to submit your work to dropbox 1.03b; the assignment is worth 25 points.

1. Create a new WORD PROCESSING document.
2. Complete the assignment requirements ABOVE and paste the APA reference into the document.
3. Save your work as xx1_03b (replace xx with your initials).
4. Submit your file to dropbox 1.03b Copyright and Ethics.
5. Be sure to go back to your dropbox later (after a day or so) to see my comments and your grade.
   

Part 2. Take test 1.03 in the quiz tab of your course. Your grade will be automatically recorded.