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When 'Citing' Means Regurgitating
Sometimes, the simplest things are the most confusing. A researcher just asked: "When I'm citing something, when do I use the word 'citing'?" The answer, of course, is "It depends." A few months ago, another EE user approached the question in a different way ...
EE Sat, 04/11/2015 - 12:00
What to Cite First: The Chicken or the Egg?
15 September 2014 Every writing guide differs from others, depending upon the needs of the fields it serves. One of the ways that Evidence Style differs from other popular styles lies in the handling of "borrowed" sources—at least the legally "borrowed" ones. ...
EE Mon, 09/15/2014 - 07:00

Do You "Just Trust" Citations Offered by Digital Providers?

25 June 2014 EE hopes your answer is "no." Today’s image demonstrates why. Not only do we need to double-check the factual details, but we also need to consider whether the “ready-made citation” actually covers all essentials. The census enumeration maps offered by one of our most-valued providers of digitized records suggests ...
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