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Citing sources is an essential part of academic writing and research and it is through citing sources that the scholarly conversation takes place. The scholarly conversation is the interaction between researchers and their ideas over time, mostly through their publications. These tutorials, graphics, and links will help you learn about citing and also how to use these citations in assignments such as annotated bibliographies and literature reviews.
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Why Cite?: Approximately 6 minutes
Explain why citing sources is a part of academic research
Identify when a source needs to be cited
Citation Styles: Approximately 5 minutes
Explain how to choose the correct citation style for an assignment
Name and describe the two different parts of a citation style
Introduction to the Literature Review: Approximately 6 minutes
Explain what a literature review is
Identify necessary elements of a literature review
The Annotated Bibliography: Approximately 7 minutes
Explain what an annotated bibliography is
Describe the purpose of an annotated bibliography
Using a Synthesis Matrix and Zotero to Organize Research: Approximately 6 minutes
Utilize a synthesis matrix to organize your research
Discuss other tools to organize research
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Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
This interactive graphic explains the reasons for properly citing sources in academic work.
This interactive Venn Diagram shows the similarities and differences of annotated bibliographies and literature reviews.
Zotero - a free, open source tool for creating bibliographies, storing, and managing your sources
Annotated Bibliographies and Literature Reviews - learn about two different methods for organizing your research
