May 15, 2008
News Posted: May 15th, 2008Module Sneak Peak!
Another of this summer’s new information literacy modules will be Citing Sources Using MLA Style. (Similar modules based on other style guides will be developed in the future. Feel free to voice your preferences using the Feedback page.)
The “Citing Sources” module teaches students how to correctly cite sources using MLA Style.
One of the interesting features of this module is the inclusion of interactive components that allow students to “drag-and-drop” the correct pieces of information needed to cite sources from images of each source. These simulation activities allow students to find relevant information in context just as they will in “real life.” Simulations include books, print journal articles, online journal articles, and web sites.
Book Simulation (Click to see images larger)
After identifying information needed for proper citation, students will then arrange the pieces of formatted information into the correct order for an MLA citation. The screen offers hints when a student is stuck, and gives feedback on the number of errors committed before the student moves on to the scored Assessment section.
Feedback for Book Simulation
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