Citations Flashcards
What is credible?
Author: Information is listed author
Date: The date of any research is important since it allows readers to see if the info is recent enough for their purposes
Sources: Credible sources should tell you where their source of info is from
Domain: Some domains such as .com, .org, and .net can be purchased and used by any individual. The domain .edu is reserved for colleges and universities, while .gov is for government websites
Writing style: Poor spelling and grammar are an indication that the site may not be credible
APA Website Reference example
Author, A. (Year, Month Date of publication). Article Title. Retrieved from URL.
APA Newspaper or Magazine Reference example
Last, First name initial. (Year, Month of publication). Article title. Newspaper Title, pp. Page. Retrieved from “insert URL”
APA Encyclopedia Reference format
Last, N., & Last, N. (Year published) Article title. In Encyclopedia Name. Retrieved from “insert URL.”
APA Journal Reference format
Last, N. (Year published). Article title. Journal name, volume(issue), pp. Page(s). Retrieved from “insert URL.”