We just finished a research unit and I saw tons of discrepancies. I stressed that
the students need to ensure that they rearrange information so it's in MLA format.
I make them practice writing out sample bibs, and they have to make hand-written
bib cards for each source used. Somehow the pencil-on-paper method seems to help
placement and punctuation stick with them better than cutting and pasting. Old
school.
(And I tried just sending this to Tere, but I got back some weird verification
email that I didn't have time to process.)
Linda Brown
Teacher/Librarian
Jonesville (MI) High School
lbrown@jonesvilleschools.org
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Tere Hager
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:35 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Proquest Citation Inaccuracies
Today while working with 8th grade English classes, we discovered that
Proquest e-library and Proquest Gold databases have things cited
incorrectly. It appears that they are copying the author's name exactly how
it is listed at the top of the article instead of putting it in correct MLA
format. Event though it SAYS it is in MLA format. Some are listed first name
then last name. Two authors are listed with both last names' first. The
mistakes are all over the board. It is incredibly frustrating. Has anyone
else experienced this?
Tere Hager
Secondary Librarian
Brentwood Christian School
11908 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Tx 78753
512-835-5983 X 128
thager@brentwoodchristian.org
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