Using and Citing Online Sources

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Sample of Social Studies Online: Digital Literacy Connections to Civics and History


  1. Creating Electronic Source Notes
    This Colorado State University writing guide focuses on all those little things that would be useful to jot down while you're perusing various e-sources. You know, so you don't have to scramble ("Shoot! Which website did I get this from?") when it's time to create your Works Cited page.

  2. Evaluating Sources
    Another guide writing guide from Colorado State University, this time focused on how to evaluate sources—and yes, there's a special section tackling questions to ask about electronic sources