One of the things that has scared me off further study is the thought of having to learn how to reference and deal with websites for research (and referencing them!) when I have never had to do that, because I was at University prior to the internet!
So What?
I have to move past that, and this list will really help me with that:
Reference / Citation Management Tools
These tools are very useful for managing your references and generating citations. There are many tools that you can use to access peer-reviewed literature:
- Go to Google Scholar
- Click ‘settings’ -> ‘library links’, search for ‘unitec’, check the box and save
- In Google Scholar, search for ‘digital collaborative learning’
- Scroll down the results to find the article ‘Learning, teaching, and scholarship in a digital age Web 2.0 and classroom research’
- Click on the link to the right - ‘full-text at Unitec’ then download the PDF from the library (if you don’t have library access, use the other link
Mendeley: Create an account and/or sign in at Mendeley This allows you to highlight and pin notes on your electronic pdfs. Share reading lists, references and full-text articles with your network, publicly or privately. Create groups to tackle research assignments, share feedback and write papers with your collaborators.
Zotero is designed to store, manage, and cite bibliographic references, such as books and articles. It allows you to share collections and work closely with colleagues on a project.
Citeulike has automated article recommendations and allows you to share references with your peers.
Docear This video explains how Docear is used. You are able to create categories, highlight and pin notes on your electronic pdfs as well as draft and write your own documents which can be exported to Word.
Citethisforme can be downloaded via google play app Scan book and journal barcodes using your phone’s camera to automatically generate a citation. Sync with your CiteThisForMe.com account to manage your bibliographies on the go
Unitec currently uses EndNote X7 which can be installed on all student PCs if you personally attend Unitec to get this installed due to licensing agreements. Copies of the programs for PCs and MACs can be borrowed from all 4 library branches for use with your own computers. Unitec staff computers must have a job logged with IT for installation.
Example of video referencing
You may also wish to view Dr David Parsons video on 'Citing and Referencing Sources in a Video Assignment'
Examples of APA referencing:
Reference List
Benseman, J. (2013). Research-Informed Teaching of Adults: A Worthy Alternative to Old Habits and Hearsay?. Unitec ePress. Number 2. Retrieved From http://www.unitec.ac.nz/epress/index.php/research-...
Freeman, R., Reiss, M. & MacDonald, J. (2013). Good Practice in Leading and Supporting a Research Team: A Guide for Research Staff and Project Managers. University of London Institute of Education. Retrieved from https://ioersa.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/good-pr...
Now What?Just do it...and with the first assignment due next week, I will have to suck it up.
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