Back with the same group I did mind mapping with a couple of weeks ago. Not quite so much fun this time - referencing (and plagiarism). 90 minute session.

Short talk for 20 minutes and then handed out a photocopy consisting of:
title page and imprint page of a single author book
title page and imprint page of a multiple editor book
front cover (i.e. contents page) of a scholarly journal with particular article highlighted
cover and (much reduced) article from a popular science magazine
web page with academic type article on but no 'publisher'
web page with academic article from one of our databases

Also handed out the Library's printed guide on referencing in the correct style.

Their assignment for the next 30 minutes or so (I'd planned on 20 but it took longer) was to reference the items accurately and then I went through the answers pointing out problems, pitfalls and peculiarities.

It was quite rambunctious with 70 or so students (mostly international) but they seemed to get on with it and find it quite helpful.

I saw some of their mind map assignments being handed in at the start and there were some truly impressive ones - both in content and design. Wonder if I can get hold of some for a display?