Wikipedia is not a reliable source for academic writing or research; it is a tertiary source 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.
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Tips for Database Searching (College of the Siskiyous) - Searching for articles in a library database is different than searching with Google. Here are some tips to get you started.
The Web vs. Library Databases (Arizona State University) - Explains how the two resources are different and why you should use databases for research.
Biography is for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. Provides access to authoritative reference content (including Lives & Perspectives) with periodicals and multimedia allowing users to search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text. Here's how to import Gale database citations to your NoodleTools project.
For remote access: Password: lions
Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students. Here's how to import
Gale database citations to your NoodleTools project.
For remote access: Password: lions
Use this database to find articles, images, videos, and websites. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE FREE ONLINE VERSION!
This database provides citations, however, you will need to use the "Quick Cite" feature in NoodleTools to export the source to your NoodleTools project.
Use the following NoodleTools template pathway for articles: DATABASE > ORIGINAL CONTENT > "Quick Cite" at top of template and edit according to MLA guide at top.
For remote access: Access ID: school Passcode: table
This database contains approximately three million images more than 50 of the best collections in the world. All images are rights-cleared for non-commercial, educational use. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE FREE ONLINE VERSION!
This database provides citations, however, you will need to use the "Quick Cite" feature in NoodleTools to export the source to your NoodleTools project.
Use the following NoodleTools template pathway: DATABASE > PHOTO OR IMAGE (born digital--for photos created 2000 or beyond) OR DATABASE > PHOTO OR ILLUSTRATION (photos before 2000) then use "Quick Cite" at top of template and edit according to MLA guide at top.
For remote access: Access ID: school Passcode: table
NOODLETOOLS CITING TIPS - use the following templates in Noodletools when citing these types of sources from the links below:
Photos - WEBSITE > PHOTO or ILLUSTRATION for photos created before year 2000
Photos - WEBSITE > PHOTO or IMAGE (born digital) for photos created after year 2000
Blogs - WEBSITE > BLOG
Biographical information - WEBSITE > WEBPAGE
Trust It or Trash It
Use the following presentation to help you decide if a website is good or bad for research