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I have heard back from Answers.com regarding my inquiry about the list of "over 100+ reference sources" used to compile their information for their website. At this point, we are looking at only 96 reference sources left to be provided...if you count Wikipedia as a "reliable reference" to be used. I have written back to request a detailed list of their reference sources, since I couldn't possibly figure out what was being used based upon the information that they provide on each entry that is listed for each question. (See their response to better understand what I mean---) Also, it seems that they are also very excited about the "citation" component of the website, which would be useful in the research process if the information on the website IS correct. However, I am still working on the first question---"where do you get your information?" I'll take care of the citation aspect once I can verify that the information IS correct. Here's their response: ***************************************************************************************** Dear Shonda, Thank you for contacting Answers.com. Every answer you receive from Answers.com has a Copyrights box at the bottom of the page, with details of the sources cited in that particular article. For example, if you look up Fort Worth (http://www.answers.com/Fort+Worth), you'll find bibliographic details for Houghton Mifflin, Columbia University Press, WordNet, Wikipedia and more. Better yet, to help your students build their bibliographies, click the Cite link beside each source. This will provide them with all the details they need, in whichever format you prefer. Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or comments about Answers.com. Sincerely yours, Alan Baklor Answers Customer Support http://www.answers.com The Answer Engine ************************************************************************** I did feel free to contact them again with further questions. I'll keep you updated on those when / if they arrive. (Keep asking questions!) ~Shonda Shonda Brisco, MLIS US / Technology Librarian Fort Worth Country Day School Fort Worth, TX sbrisco@fwcds.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------