Evaluating Sources
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Evaluating InformationExplains how to critically evaluate information, including web resources.
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Evaluating Print vs. Internet SourcesFrom the OWL at Purdue University. A quick guide to the differences between print and online sources.
APA Help
The Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging Department uses the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association as its style and citation choice. The 6th edition (2009) of the Publication Manual is the most current edition.
The 6th edition is available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk. Also, pleasefeel free to email me with specific questions or check out these APA related websites:
- APA General Citation Guide (SJSU Writing Center)
- The OWL at Purdue: APA Formatting
- The OWL at Purdue: Annotated Bibliographies
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Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). (2009). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. |
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Citation Managers
To learn more about the citation managers supported at SJSU visit the libguide:
https://library.sjsu.edu/citationmanagers
Use Zotero or Paperpile to manage citations. Consult the guide for details and tutorials.
