To give a speech and not indicate where the information has come is to plagiarize. What are five

guidelines a speaker should follow to avoid plagiarism?

What will be an ideal response?


1. Take detailed notes while researching. Be aware of specific information coming from specific
sources.
2. Record complete source citations for notes or photocopied pages. All notes, articles, and printed page
of a document you have accessed should indicate its source.
3. Clearly indicate in your speech any words, ideas, examples or organizational structures that are not
your own. Make sure you are citing sources throughout your speech, even if you repeat the same source
in the same speech.
4. Use your own words, language style, and thought structure when paraphrasing. Speak in a manner
that makes you feel comfortable while still presenting researched information.
5. When in doubt, cite the source. When deciding whether or not you should cite a source, always
choose to cite the source completely.

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