Wikipedia is not a reliable source for academic writing or research. Wikipedia is increasingly used by people in the academic community, from freshman students to distinguished professorship, as an easily accessible tertiary source for information about anything and everything, and as a quick "ready reference", to get a sense of a concept or idea.
However, citation of Wikipedia in research papers may be considered unacceptable, because Wikipedia is not a reliable source.
CITING TIP: When citing information from Occupational Outlook Handbook:
Use NoodleTools template Website > Government Publication > Online Reference Source then fill out the blanks as follows: Website = U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Reference source/editor = U.S. Department of Labor Type of reference = other Title of reference source = Occupational Outlook Handbook
CITING TIP: When citing sources from every other website listed below:
Use NoodleTools template: Website > Webpage. If you need further instructions on how to do this, visit the NoodleTools Help Desk page "How to create and edit a source citation."
Narrow down search results for complex searches by using the Advanced Search page. For example, you can find sites updated in the last 24 hours or images that are in black and white.
The OHS library catalog is the place to start to identify career print or digital books held in the Library's collections.
Be sure to use the search filters in the left-hand sidebar; this will allow you to limit your search by
To find print books, search the library catalog in the link above.
Hint: If you find a book that matches your research interest, be sure to look at the subject headings. These subject headings may lead you to other useful materials.
