Lecture (Week 7)

End Note

Endnote is a referencing guide or tool. It interacts with Microsoft Word. Endnote acts as a private reference, aswell as managing all your referencing. It is a database tool that can be used as a reference manager, its sealable and searchable. It can also act as a bibliography maker.

It is a flat file system integrated into microsoft word. It can be used in 2 ways:

1. As a standalone program

2. As a reference manager for research program

Content is displayed in seperate files eg. author, year. You may choose your own referencing style.

The database is searchable by author, date and time. File in folders and sub folders.

When doing a word doc. You can concite references from the end note and create an automatic bibliography at the bottom of the page.

Governing principles:

Dont expect to get it first time!

Group Assignment due: Friday the 2nd of May.
end note

Lecture (Week 6) + Tutorial Activity

Evaulation and Authentication

Searching and Finding Quality Information on the Web

Anyone can make up a website. There is no control over who makes up a website. Not all sites are created equal.
Visual Navigation is content, feel, navigation and ease of use. You need to consider whether the information is fit-for-use.

Some Questions to ask

• Is the page dated?


• Who is the page sponsored by?
  
• Is the sponsor reputable?


• Why does this information exist?


• Is there an editor who checks the address?


• Is there an author?


• Who is the author?
  
• Is there a link with information about the author?


• How current are the details?
  
  

It is important to look at the URL, is it a personal page or site?

Is the Domain appropriate?

Is it from a valuable source or agency?

READINGS

ICU Website

The author has a masters degree in library science, he has a strong expertise in being an author. The content from his website is very reputable because of his background therefore i believe this website is genuine.

icu website