Citation Tools for Research

Begin Module 1 by viewing the webinar Citation Tools for Research.

Review the background materials.

After completing steps 1 and 2, in a three- to four-page paper (including the cover page and reference page), write a brief opinion paper on one of the topics below:

1. Are standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE) a good predictor of college student success?

2. What is the importance of social media for job searchers?

3. When should someone start saving for retirement?

4. HMO or PPO: Is there any difference in quality of care?

Assignment Expectations:

The paper should be written in APA style with a citation from each of the following:

website

peer-reviewed article

book

newspaper article

All references should be from a publication no more than three years old (2013 to current)

Background Reading:

http://www.li.suu.edu/research-tips/Citation-Help.html#Citation_Generators_in_Databases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-WGx3dtvQ0

http://libguides.uakron.edu/ld.php?content_id=8816052