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| Reviewed: |
Apr 04, 2010 by Library and Information Services |
| Overview: |
An informational brochure providing a detailed overview of why, what, and how to cite resources when researching and writing a paper. Supplementing the expository text is a list of FAQs, examples, and a resource list. |
| Learning Goals: |
The reader will learn how and why to cite sources in MLA or APA style for a variety of materials when researching and writing a paper. |
| Target Student Population: |
Undergraduate students and above. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
A rudimentary notion of scholarship and its attributes are prerequisite to understanding and applying citation conventions. |
| Type of Material: |
A tutorial in the format of a brochure designed to provide information on citing resources in a paper. |
| Recommended Uses: |
This informational brochure is a good introductory resource to refer students to for basic information on citing resources in a paper. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Computers with web access. |
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| Strengths: |
This tutorial thoroughly covers how, when, and why to cite sources in two styles, APA and MLA format. |
| Concerns: |
When identifying the various categories of citation styles, it would have been helpful to link uniques characteristics to specific citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Science, MLA note) thereby providing some indicators for distinguishing among the various formats. The site appears not to be update in many years, change in styles may not be reflected in the examples. |
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool |
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| Strengths: |
The instructional content of the brochure provides an introductory overview of citation conventions and serves well as a good reference guide to the uninitiated researcher. |
| Concerns: |
Those using citation styles not covered, such as Turabian, will not get as much use out of this tutorial. |
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty |
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The site is easy to use, well-indexed and has a table of contents. It is well-written and concise. As an informational brochure, this resource serves as a good basic reference guide. |
| Concerns: |
An interactive component to the brochure would have increased its usefulness as an instructional tool. |
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