Is the New York Times a scholarly source?
Newspapers are not as easy to classify as other sources. Newspapers are not scholarly sources, but some would not properly be termed popular, either. But some newspapers, such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, have developed a national or even worldwide reputation for thoroughness.
Which set of guidelines are you to follow when citing sources?
You are to follow the MLA format. The format differs depending on the sources you used (Internet, a textbook, etc.). In addition, your sources must be listed alphabetically.
What is MLA or APA format?
MLA stands for Modern Language Association. It is a style of formatting academic papers that is used mostly in the arts and humanities. APA stands for American Psychological Association, the professional guild who first developed the guidelines of the style.
What is the most reliable medical website?
Here are eight credible, user-friendly health sites you can feel good about recommending to your patients:
- National Institutes of Health.
- American Diabetes Association.
- Mayo Clinic.
- Drugs.com.
- MedlinePlus.
- Cleveland Clinic.
- Family Doctor.org.
- HeartHub.
Where does the information on WebMD come from?
WebMD’s about page states they get their information from, “the latest medical findings published in peer-reviewed medical journals, such as The Journal of the American Medical Association, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, Pediatrics, Diabetes Care, Circulation, and many others.”
Is Healthline credible?
All Healthline content is medically reviewed or fact checked to ensure as much factual accuracy as possible. We have strict sourcing guidelines and only link to reputable media sites, academic research institutions and, whenever possible, medically peer reviewed studies.
Which type of information requires citation?
In general, you must document sources when you provide information that you ordinarily would not have known before conducting your research, and when you provide information that it cannot be assumed the reader knows. You must cite a reference when you: Discuss, summarize, or paraphrase the ideas of an author.
Does it matter if a source is current up to date or not?
Currency matters in a lot of writing. When you use current sources you show your readers that you are up-to-date with your topic.