Citations

Citations: How Much Is Enough?
16 January 2015 History researchers frequently ask how much needs to be cited to support an assertion. If, say, we find an assertion in a journal article, a monograph on our topic, a generally reliable website, and a couple of original documents, do we have to cite them all? The answer is easy enough if ...
EE Fri, 01/16/2015 - 07:00
Citations: Input vs. Output
4 September 2014 Citations exist in two stages, working notes and final form. This input vs. output issue is especially important for history researchers, given our use of so many original materials. Yes, EE does provide formats for many types of sources not treated by classic citation guides; but the more-important issue is not format. It's substance. What's critical is ...
EE Wed, 09/03/2014 - 12:10
It's Not Just about Giving Credit Where Due
18 August 2014 It happens so often. A researcher cites a census—typically accessed online, these days—but does not cite the online provider. Does it matter?
EE Mon, 08/04/2014 - 13:38
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