Credit Quest Slides 1 1 CREDIT QUEST
Academic Integrity & Citation Standards
Lesson 1: Respect the Creator
The Mystery Artist
Imagine you spent 3 hours drawing a masterpiece for the class art contest.
Suddenly, another student takes your drawing and writes THEIR name on the front.
Beautiful Art Here
Your Name
Sam's Name
How would you feel? Why is this wrong?
Wait... Ideas are Property?
WRITING
Stories, poems, and essays.
MUSIC
Songs, melodies, and beats.
IDEAS
New inventions or cool designs.
"Intellectual Property" means your brain worked hard to create something. You OWN it!
The Magic of Giving Credit
Citation (si-tay-shun)
Noun: A special note that tells your readers exactly who created the information you used.
Why do we cite?
To show respect to authors
To help readers find more info
To prove we aren't "stealing" ideas
Giving a Shout-out to the Author!
The Researcher's Promise
"I promise to always tell my readers where my information came from. I will respect creators and be an honest learner."
Collaborate
Honesty
Research
Idea Owners Worksheet 1 2 IDEA OWNERS
Lesson 1: Case Studies in Academic Integrity
Researcher:
Date:
Read the scenarios below. As a Research Detective, decide if the creator's ideas are being respected or not. Explain your thinking!
The Secret Songwriter
Maya writes a beautiful song and plays it at lunch. Her friend, Kevin, loves it so much he records it. Later, Kevin posts the song online and tells everyone HE wrote it so he can get more likes.
Is this okay?
Yes
No
Why or why not?
The Helpful Historian
Leo is writing a report about Abraham Lincoln. He finds a cool fact in a book by author Dr. Smith. In his report, Leo writes: "According to Dr. Smith, Lincoln loved to tell jokes."
Is this okay?
Yes
No
Why or why not?
The Copy-Paste Project
Sarah has a science project due tomorrow. She is tired, so she copies three whole paragraphs from Wikipedia and pastes them into her poster. She doesn't mention Wikipedia at all.
Is this okay?
Yes
No
Why or why not?
The Golden Rule of Research
In your own words, why is it important to give credit to the person who created something?
Respectful Researcher Guide 1 3 Teacher Guide Credit Quest • Lesson 1
RESPECT THE CREATOR
Duration
45-60 MIN
Learning Objective
Students will define intellectual property and explain the moral and ethical reasons for citing sources in their own work.
Key Vocabulary
Intellectual Property
Something created by someone's mind/brain.
Citation
Giving credit to an author/creator.
Integrity
Being honest and having strong morals.
Plagiarism
Stealing someone else's work or ideas.
Materials needed
Credit Quest Slides 1.1
Idea Owners Worksheet 1.2
Drawing paper & markers
Lesson Procedure
1
The Hook: The Great Art Theft (10 min)
Before students arrive, display a high-quality drawing (either from a student from a previous year or one you made). Change the name on it to yours or a fictional student's name. Ask the class: "What do you think of this amazing drawing I just did?"
Discussion Prompts
Does it matter who made it if it looks good?
How does the real artist feel right now?
2
Slides: Defining Property (15 min)
Use the Credit Quest Slides to introduce the concept of Intellectual Property. Focus on the idea that ideas are "owned" just like physical toys or snacks. Introduce the word Citation as the "thank you" or "shout-out" we give to creators.
3
Activity: Idea Detectives (25 min)
Distribute the Idea Owners Worksheet. Have students work in pairs to analyze the three scenarios. Encourage them to use the vocabulary words (respect, credit, ownership) in their "Why" explanations.
4
Wrap Up: The Promise (10 min)
Reiterate the "Researcher's Promise." Ask each student to share one thing they learned about why we don't just copy-paste from the internet.
Differentiation Tips
For ESL/ELL Learners
Use physical objects (a toy vs. an idea for a toy) to explain the difference between property and intellectual property. Provide sentence starters for the worksheet like "This is wrong because..."
For Advanced Learners
Ask them to brainstorm what happens to a writer if nobody buys their books because everyone is copying them for free. Discuss the economic impact of integrity.
Book Anatomy Slides 2 1 BOOK SURGERY
Lesson 2: Finding the Vital Organs
Urgent Top Secret
The Emergency Room
Our books are missing their ID tags!
If we don't know who wrote them or when they were born, we can't give them proper credit.
Mission: Locate the 4 Vital Organs of every book.
Patient
Organs #1 & #2: The Heart & Soul
TITLE
The name of the book.
Found on the Front Cover & Title Page.
AUTHOR
The creator who wrote it.
Look for "By..." or "Written by..."
Organs #3 & #4: The Brains
PUBLISHER
The company that made the book.
Check the bottom of the Title Page!
DATE
When the book was born (copyright).
Look for the "©" symbol on the back of the Title Page.
The Surgery Report
Use this code for every book:
Author . Title of Book . Publisher , Date .
"Smith, Jane. Amazing Animals. Blue Press, 2024."
Book Surgery Lab Sheet 2 2 SURGERY LAB SHEET
Lab #2: Identifying Book Vital Organs
Surgeon:
Station:
Citation Formula
Author. Title of Book. Publisher, Date.
Patient 001
Place Sticky Note Here
1. Title
2. Author
3. Publisher
4. Copyright Date
Final Citation Surgery:
Patient 002
Place Sticky Note Here
1. Title
2. Author
3. Publisher
4. Copyright Date
Final Citation Surgery:
Which part of the book was the hardest to find? Why?
Citation Station Key 2 3 Teacher Resource Credit Quest • Lesson 2
CITATION STATION GUIDE
Theme
BOOK SURGERY
Learning Objective
Students will identify four key bibliographic elements of a book (Title, Author, Publisher, Date) and organize them into a simplified citation string.
Teacher Prep List
Gather 3-5 picture books or non-fiction books per group.
Print "Surgeon" ID tags or provide masks/gloves (optional).
Provide sticky notes for students to label the "organs" in the books.
The "Surgery" Formula
Author. Title. Publisher, Date.
Correct Example
Sendak, Maurice. Where the Wild Things Are. Harper & Row, 1963.
Surgery Procedure
1
The Examination (10 min)
Students open their books to the Title Page . Explain that the title page is like the book's birth certificate—it has all the important info that the cover might miss.
2
Labeling the Organs (15 min)
Hand out sticky notes. Students must find and label the four organs in their books using the sticky notes. (e.g., write "AUTHOR" on a note and stick it next to the author's name).
3
The Lab Sheet (20 min)
Students transfer the labeled information onto their Lab Sheets . Monitor closely for punctuation (periods after author/title, comma after publisher).
ESL Word Bank
Copyright Published Elements Record
Scaffolding Tips
For students struggling to find the date, look for the 'c' in a circle. Remind them that if multiple dates are listed, use the most recent (last) one.
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DIGITAL DETECTIVES
Lesson 3: Finding Info on the Web
The "Hidden" Clues
Books have a Title Page. But websites? They like to hide their info!
We need to hunt for:
1
The Article Title
2
The Website Name
3
The URL (The Address)
The Detective's Map
TOP
Find the Title and the URL address bar here.
UNDER TITLE
Look for the Author and the Date of the article.
BOTTOM
Scroll all the way down for the Website Name/Copyright.
The Web Formula
Author . "Article Title" . Website Name , URL .
Smith, Jo. "All About Cats." Kitten World, www.cats.com/all-about .
60-SECOND CHALLENGE!
Can you find the DATE on the next website?
Website Scavenger Hunt 3 2 WEB SCAVENGER HUNT
Case File #003: Digital Evidence
Agent:
Device:
Browse the assigned websites. Your mission is to find the hidden citation info. Record the "evidence" below and then build the final citation!
Mission 1: Article Search
Website Name
Article Title
Author (if any)
URL (The Address)
www .
Final Web Citation:
Mission 2: Fact Hunter
Website Name
Article Title
Author (if any)
URL (The Address)
www .
Final Web Citation:
Detective's Log:
Why is it often harder to find the AUTHOR on a website than in a book?
Web Citation Cheat Sheet 3 3 THE CITATION CODE
Official Researcher Reference
BOOKS
The Formula:
Author. Title of Book. Publisher, Date.
Example:
Brown, Peter. The Wild Robot. Little Brown, 2016.
Pro Detective Tips:
• Period after the Author's name.
• Title of the book is always italics .
• Comma between Publisher and Date.
WEBSITES
The Formula:
Author. "Article Title". Website Name, URL.
Example:
National Geographic. "Giant Pandas." Kids Nat Geo, www.kids.natgeo.com/pandas .
Pro Detective Tips:
• Article title goes in "Quotes".
• Website name is the main site (e.g., YouTube).
• URL is the web address in the bar.
Punctuation is the Map!
Periods and commas act like street signs. They help other researchers follow your path to the information. Always double-check your dots and squiggles!
Sorting Secrets Slides 4 1 LIST LIBRARIANS
Lesson 4: Organizing the Evidence
The Problem: Chaos!
We have our citations, but they are in a big messy pile.
If our citations aren't organized, other researchers will get lost trying to find our sources.
How do librarians organize books?
Z...
M...
A...
D...
The A-B-C Rule
We organize our list by the AUTHOR'S LAST NAME.
A
Adams, Ben
M
Miller, Sara
W
White, Lily
Making it Professional
1. Center the Title
Write "Sources" or "References" at the top middle.
2. ABC Order
Put the Author's last name in alphabetical order.
3. Double Check
Are all the periods and commas in the right place?
Sources
LIBRARIAN TASK!
Your station has 4 citation cards. Can you put them in ABC Order before the timer runs out?
Bibliography Sorting Cards 4 2 LIBRARIAN SORTING CHALLENGE
Cut out these cards and arrange them in Alphabetical Order by Last Name!
Book
Applegate, K.A. The One and Only Ivan. HarperCollins, 2012.
Website
National Geographic. "Cheetah Facts." Kids Nat Geo, www.kids.natgeo.com/cheetahs .
Book
Dahl, Roald. The BFG. Puffin Books, 1982.
Website
NASA. "Mars Exploration." NASA Kids, www.nasa.gov/kids/mars .
Book
Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Amulet, 2007.
Book
Palacio, R.J. Wonder. Knopf, 2012.
Website
Scholastic. "Meet the Author." Scholastic News, www.scholastic.com/news/authors .
Book
White, E.B. Charlotte's Web. Harper & Brothers, 1952.
Check your order:
A ...
D ...
K ...
N ...
Perfect Reference List Worksheet 4 3 SOURCES
Researcher:
Date:
Entry #1 (First Letter: A-G)
Entry #2 (First Letter: H-P)
Entry #3 (First Letter: Q-Z)
Librarian's Final Check
List is in ABC Order
Book titles are in italics
Website titles are in "quotes"
Periods after author and title
Project Launch Slides 5 1 POSTER PREMIERE
The Grand Finale Project
Ready to Research
Your Research Mission
Pick a topic you love! Animals? Space? Sports?
Must Include:
A Catchy Title
3 Amazing Facts
A Perfect Reference List
Mystery Reveal!
On the front: Facts & Art.
The Gallery Walk
VIEW
Look at your classmates' work. Can you guess their topic from the facts alone?
VERIFY
Flip the poster over. Are the citations correct? Did they give credit to everyone?
Check Before You Share
Integrity Check
Did I write the facts in my OWN words?
Source Check
Do I have at least 3 sources on my list?
Style Check
Are my book titles in italics ?
Order Check
Is my list in alphabetical order (A-Z)?
SHOWTIME!
The world is waiting for your research. Let's start the premiere!
Research Poster Template 5 2 Project Title
Write Your Catchy Title Here
Amazing Facts
Fact #1
Fact #2
Fact #3
Draw Your Topic Illustration Here
My Source List (ABC Order)
Researcher:
Integrity Promise Signed
Citation Checkup Rubric 5 3 Project Rubric Credit Quest • Lesson 5
CITATION CHECKUP
Assessment
Master Researcher
Student Name:
Research Topic:
Criteria 3 - Master 2 - Developing 1 - Novice Academic Integrity
Giving credit and using own words.
| All 3 facts are in student's own words. 3+ sources cited. | Most facts are original. 1-2 sources cited. | Facts are copied. No sources cited. |
|
Citation Formula
Using the correct code/order.
| All citations follow the exact "Author. Title. Publisher, Date" code. | Most citations follow the code with 1-2 small mistakes. | Information is missing or in the wrong order. |
|
Organization
A-Z order and list formatting.
| List is in perfect Alphabetical Order (A-Z). List is centered. | List is mostly in ABC order with 1-2 items swapped. | List is messy or not in any order. |
|
Punctuation
Italics, quotes, dots, and commas.
| Perfect italics and "quotes" used for every entry. | Used italics and "quotes" but missed a few dots/commas. | No special formatting or punctuation used. |
Teacher Feedback:
Gallery Walk Completed
Self-Assessment Finalized
