Citation
Citation goes hand-in-hand with plagiarism. It is part of the information literacy skill of using information ethically. Students should know how to properly attribute words and ideas to the original author. The following digital learning objects are presented as ways to assist students in organizing and citing their research. The objects are made available for instructors to use when teaching citation styles and methods.
Citation Game: Games can be a great way to make learning fun. Citation Game is a fun way for students to practice learning how to cite in different styles. The game was selected for inclusion in the library because it teaches APA, MLA, and Chicago styles. Instructors can use this in class or as practice outside of class.
Citing Sources: Research guides are used by many colleges and universities. Tufts University Library has created a research guide on citing sources that includes information on APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, and other citation styles found in the sciences. The guide was chosen for the extensive information provided on different citation styles. Citing Sources can be used by instructors as a reference tool when students have a question about a specific citation style.
Decoding Citation: The information provided in this video is very useful for students needing to understand the reason for creating proper citations. Formative assessments are conducted throughout the video to ensure that students are following along. This is a great introduction to citations and was the reason for its inclusion in the digital library. Instructors should use the video with beginning researchers.
How to Format References in APA Style: This interactive guide provided by the Daemon College Library is an excellent resource for the student just beginning to learn APA style. It is a great way to learn how to create citations in APA style. Common sources such as a book and journal article are listed. Also listed are uncommon sources such as email communications. The source was selected for its breadth and usability.
OWL Purdue: The Online Writing Lab from Purdue University has extensive information on both MLA and APA citation styles. Students can use this site as a reference when creating in-text citations and creating a bibliography/reference page. OWL Purdue is highly regarded and is suggested by many information professionals for its clarity, thus the reason for its selection.
Using Resources-Cite Your Sources: Teaching a specific citation style is useful, but if students do not understand the reasons for proper citations the skills can be difficult for them to learn. Reasons for citing sources are emphasized throughout this lesson plan and was the reason for the object's selection in the digital library. The lesson ends with practice citing to help students become more comfortable with the process. The lesson can be used as a part of a larger information literacy course.
When to Cite Tutorial: Knowing when to cite a source is the first step to proper citations. This PowerPoint can be used to teach students when a citation is needed. The reason for the presentation's inclusion in the library is because it is intended to create be interactive and create a class discussion.
Zotero: Zotero is freely available and can be downloaded to a personal computer. It will assist students in keeping track of their resources and help them to cite the sources they plan to use for their papers. This tool can be recommended to students as they conduct research. It was chosen for this digital library due to the tool being free and readily available to all students. Zotero supports information literacy by helping the student use information ethically.
Citing Sources: Research guides are used by many colleges and universities. Tufts University Library has created a research guide on citing sources that includes information on APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, and other citation styles found in the sciences. The guide was chosen for the extensive information provided on different citation styles. Citing Sources can be used by instructors as a reference tool when students have a question about a specific citation style.
Decoding Citation: The information provided in this video is very useful for students needing to understand the reason for creating proper citations. Formative assessments are conducted throughout the video to ensure that students are following along. This is a great introduction to citations and was the reason for its inclusion in the digital library. Instructors should use the video with beginning researchers.
How to Format References in APA Style: This interactive guide provided by the Daemon College Library is an excellent resource for the student just beginning to learn APA style. It is a great way to learn how to create citations in APA style. Common sources such as a book and journal article are listed. Also listed are uncommon sources such as email communications. The source was selected for its breadth and usability.
OWL Purdue: The Online Writing Lab from Purdue University has extensive information on both MLA and APA citation styles. Students can use this site as a reference when creating in-text citations and creating a bibliography/reference page. OWL Purdue is highly regarded and is suggested by many information professionals for its clarity, thus the reason for its selection.
Using Resources-Cite Your Sources: Teaching a specific citation style is useful, but if students do not understand the reasons for proper citations the skills can be difficult for them to learn. Reasons for citing sources are emphasized throughout this lesson plan and was the reason for the object's selection in the digital library. The lesson ends with practice citing to help students become more comfortable with the process. The lesson can be used as a part of a larger information literacy course.
When to Cite Tutorial: Knowing when to cite a source is the first step to proper citations. This PowerPoint can be used to teach students when a citation is needed. The reason for the presentation's inclusion in the library is because it is intended to create be interactive and create a class discussion.
Zotero: Zotero is freely available and can be downloaded to a personal computer. It will assist students in keeping track of their resources and help them to cite the sources they plan to use for their papers. This tool can be recommended to students as they conduct research. It was chosen for this digital library due to the tool being free and readily available to all students. Zotero supports information literacy by helping the student use information ethically.