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Evaluating Sources

The following video explains how to critically evaluate any resource by using the C.R.A.A.P. test.

Western University. (2012, January). Evaluating Sources. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyMT08mD7Ds&feature=youtu.be

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Evaluating Sources Transcript (Word document)

Citation Generators

BibMe (opens in new window)
This is an automatic bibliography maker. It incorporates MLA, APA, Turabian, and Chicago styles.
Citation Machine (opens in new window)
This site provides examples for creating reference citations for research papers. It includes MLA, APA, Turabian, and Chicago styles. It allows users to type information in the text boxes and the citation machine creates the work citations.
Citefast (opens in new window)
This link provides templates on how to create citations using MLA, APA, etc. It also allows you to export completed citation(s) into MS Word.
KnightCite (opens in new window)
KnightCite is a free site that automatically produce MLA, APA, or Chicago style citations for 25 types of sources.
From the Hekman Library at Calvin College.
Style Wizard (opens in new window)
This free site automatically produces MLA or APA style citations for 6 basic types of sources. There is excellent help on each screen to walk users through the processing of citing a source.

How to Use Google Scholar for Academic Research Video

The following video provides an introduction to using Google Scholar for academic research.

Instead of choosing UW Stout Library, make sure you search for "Wake Tech" from the library list.

UW Stout Library. (2017, June 20). Introduction to Using Google Scholar. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBcL92Z1Ok0&feature=youtu.be

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Introduction to Using Google Scholar Transcript (Word document)

How to Cite in Chicago/Turabian

A quick tutorial explaining Chicago/Turabian's notes/bibliography style

Conestoga College Library Resource Centre. (2014, Sep 8). Citing -- How to Cite in Chicago/Turabian Style: A Three-Minute Tutorial. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdT4Y620nE

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Citing Sources Video Transcript (Word Document)