What's my source
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This document provides guidance on identifying the source type of articles found in online databases. It instructs the reader to look for citation information like MLA or Works Cited at the end of the article. The presence or absence of a city in the citation can indicate whether the source is also available in print. The level of specificity in the date of publication, such as inclusion of a month or season, can reveal whether the source is original online content, a magazine, or journal. Seeking help from the library is also recommended.
What's my source
- 2. Locate your citation information at the end of your article. Look for “MLA” or “Works Cited” or “How to Cite.” Example Article
- 4. Some articles will have MLA citation only, APA citation only, or BOTH for you to look at as you are adding your information to your bibliography chart or NoodleTools. It can also be helpful to look at the beginning of the article for more details.
- 5. Once you have you have located your citation information - Can you find the date of publication?
- 6. (If the year does not appear in the citation itself, scroll to the bottom of the page for the date next to the ©.) DATE OF PUBLICATION (hint – this is the FIRST date you come across in your citation – it is NOT the day you went online)
- 7. Once you have the date of publication - Do you see a city?
- 10. If YES, then you have a source that is also available in print – such as a Reference Source or Nonfiction Book.
- 11. NO city?
- 13. Look again at the date of publication. If you have only the YEAR, it’s more than likely original content. However, if you have a month or season in the date, it’s a magazine (June 2011) or journal (Summer 2011).
- 15. See the Library for Help. All Images Provided byBy S. Penttila, The John Cooper School MS Librarian