Welcome to My Tutorial

0 The tutorial is divided into 2 parts that contain graphical

descriptions of where to find specific, citation related information within a source, how to check a websites credibility and information about citing in-text sources and writing a Works Cited page using MLA style. 0 Please continue to the next slides where you will learn how to find source information from scholarly journals using online Library databases, websites, media source (videos, audios, graphics, etc.), and print sources, as well as tips on checking a websites cedibility. This is Part I. 0 Part II introduces you to an awesome interactive site that demonstrates how to write MLA citations.

But First
0 A little note on why cite at all.

Scholarly Journals

Scholarly Journals
0 Scholarly journals are different from popular or news

related magazines in that they contain information written by specialists and researchers. Articles published in such journals are usually peer reviewed and are written by experts in the subject, using language that is technical. They contain original research, conclusions based on data, footnotes or endnotes, and often an abstract or bibliography.

Databases
0 Databases are good places to look for scholarly journals.

Usually, the college you are affiliated with will have a library with access to several databases. For example, Ivy Tech Community Colleges library provides access to several databases like ProQuest, Ebsco,Lexis Nexis, etc. 0 Warning: Sometimes databases may also include nonscholarly items so it is best to distinguish them from the scholarly ones you want to use. Please check out the next slide for a table of differences between scholarly journals versus popular magazines. The table has been adapted from W.I. Dykes Library website.

Finding Journals in Databases

0 Each database has its own set up that allows users to

search for respective journals. Usually there is an option to search using broad subject areas. Let us see an example using Ivy Tech Librarys e-journal database service or IvyJo. 0 To access the library online use this link or address: 0 Ivy Tech Library (http://wwwcc.ivytech.edu/library/)

From the library home page click on IvyJo-ejournals index link (see arrows below)

Use the Search options on IvyJos home page to find the appropriate database or go directly to one.

Search with specific options

Go directly to databases

From the home page of a selected database (see sample screen shot below) , first use the search option to narrow down journals by subject. Then select Full Text option under Refine Results>Limit To
Screen shot of Home page of Ebsco Business Source

Subject Search

Refine Results option

Limit to full text

Next, use the Source Types option under Refine Results>Limit To and select Academic Journals

0 Now you are ready to select the articles you may use

as sources. All citation related information may be found within the article or on the side bar citation options if available. See the next three slides for graphical descriptions of where to find this information, using a sample article.

First, click on the highlighted title of the article you want to read. I have used the first one in the list displayed in the screen shot below.

Then, find the information about author name, journal name, volume etc, on the article page OR click on the cite option if available to find the complete citation.

Required Information for citation Find the complete citation

Once you click on the cite option, you will find a drop down menu of citation of the article in several styles. Select the one you are using like APA, MLA, etc. BE SURE to change the format of the citation (to double space, hanging indent) after you copy/paste it in your papers, as that feature will NOT be available here.

Websites

Websites
0 While websites are a great way to get information, it is

important to remember 2 things: the site you select must pass the credibility test and you should be able to find relevant information for your citation. 0 Also, web based sources may come in several forms including multimedia and graphics. These too require citations. 0 In the next slides I will discuss how to check a websites credibility and where to find important information for citation within websites for multimedia web sources.

How credible is your selected site? Check to see if the following information is available.

0 Author: who wrote this? What are

the author's qualifications, credentials and connections to the subject and can he/she be considered an appropriate authority on the subject? 0 What organization or institution is the author associated with? Is there any information about this? Is there any indication that the organization approves of the contents?

0 Are there clues that the author/s are

biased? For example, is he/she selling or promoting a product? 0 Is the author taking a personal stand on a social/political issue or is the author being objective ? Bias is not necessarily "bad," but the connections should be clear.

Date of the site

0 Is the Web information current? Is the date of the

informations publication, full or partial, provided? 0 Is the date of the sites update provided? 0 Are there any out-of-date or non-working links? 0 Are there any old information that is not clearly connected to the subjects current information?

Information Credibility

0 Does the information have a

complete list of cited sources , which reference credible, authoritative sources? 0 If the information is not backed up with sources, what is the author's authority on the subject and what evidence, other than personal opinions have been used for the "expert" opinion? 0 Is it documented with footnotes or links?

Web address Indicators

0 The Internet addresses (Domain Names), can be good

indicators of credibility. Domain names can usually indicate the websites affiliation and the "home base" for that Internet address. For example: 0 .edu = Educational Institutions
0 .org = Possible non-profit organizations 0 .gov = Government bodies 0 .net = Networks 0 .mil = US Military

0 .com = Commercial

What to watch out for

0 Sometimes, these web address endings may be used for personal

Web pages. However, independent web hosts , such as AOL, are not responsible for the content of individual's Web pages. Similarly, a university is not entirely responsible for the entire contents of web pages of students. 0 An educational edu website can be written by any student with space on their colleges server. It does not mean the website and or information contained within the website is factual or even credible. 0 Similarly, a website may offer information on an item being researched, but if it is being offered by the company manufacturing the product or providing the service, it is likely their website is going to offer a slanted or biased view, instead of an objective opinion offering both the pros and the cons of the product.

Website Types: The type of site and its primary purpose can give you clues about the credibility of the source.

0 Personal Home Pages -

maintained by individuals. These are used for multiple things like personal portfolios, blog links etc., but sometimes they also have a professional component.

0 For example, a

teacher/professor publishing class related information and course contents, or a business entrepreneur advertising on "home" pages.

News Related Sites

0 Most popular news

agencies now have online presence. The thing to remember is that just because information is published does not necessarily mean it is true.

0 Check to see if

associated articles have International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN), as these will be more credible.

Sites maintained by Professionals

0 These may be 0 Many institutions

maintained by institutions/organizatio ns, sometimes by individuals. 0 They can include research, reference sources, fact sheets.

provide such services to the public. The credibility of the institution or professional credential of the individual providing the facts will provide hints of the informations credibility.

Sites with specific subject interests

0 By their very nature, such sites are most likely to be biased as they are

maintained by special interest groups that can be organizations or activists dealing with special issues. When using such sources, you should be aware of the source's special interest. 0 Remember that even though the cause may be notable, the contents if the site could still present a onesided view. If using information from such sites it is best to find some other sources as well to support your ideas in an unbiased way.

0 Examples of special interest groups:

0 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

0 ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) 0 Americans for Democratic Action

Finally, you may use the information given in the links below to check a websites credibility

0 Credibility Checker (PDF file with checklist)

Finding Citation Related Information in Web based multimedia

Google Images: I will use one of the graphics used in this tutorial for this. When you click on your selected image from the list displayed using Google Images, you will find two options: visit page and view image. Click on visit page.

You should be able to find most of the information about the image from the visit page link. If all information is not available, use whatever you have. In this example, the creator's name is available beneath the graphic.

Graphic creator information

YouTube Videos: Most times all the information will be available right beneath the video. See sample below.

Author information

Publication information

Interactive MLA Citataion Guide

Video Guide to In-Text or Parenthetical Citations

Use the Interactive Website Guide for help with MLA Citations.

0 Interactive MLA Guide

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Pirillo, C. (Designer). (2006, October 13). Why We Cite Academic Writing [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://guides.library.utoronto.ca/citing Michael. (Composer). (2008, September 30). Author [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://surfingpanda.com/removing-the-date-and-author-from-nodes-in-drupal/ Oksana. (Designer). (2013, March 19). Website Icon [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://www.clker.com/clipartwebsite-icon-1.html The Regents of the University of California. (Designer). (2013). Journals [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://gradpost.ucsb.edu/career/2012/5/21/building-your-expert-credentials-publishing.html