Cite this! Using web-based citation builders

We've covered using RefWorks to created citation lists (posted on March 20, 2006), using EBSCO to generate a citation (posted on March 27, 2006), so here are a few websites that offer citation builders.

The Citation Machine -- choose APA or MLA, choose from print or nonprint, enter your information and submit.

The Citation Builder -- This is an interesting utility. It generates both a citation for MLA & APA from the same information so that you can compare them.

KnightCite -- by far, my favorite. Select your style (MLA, APA or Turabian), the source type (print/electronic) & the resource (book, article, etc.) and submit.

Searching for Dissertations

TREN has a list of articles that might help you in your dissertation research. I've also listed some places I know of to find dissertation information (citation and/or abstracts):

WorldCatDissertations - A database of all dissertations and theses available in WorldCat. You can get to the database by logging into the Research Database WorldCat and selecting the Databases tab -- it's the last database on the list. (Citations only--includes dissertations that have been cataloged into participating libraries' catalogs.)

PsycINFO - A dissertation filter is available on the results list. Do your search first, then locate the dissertation icon. (citations and abstracts)

DATRIX® Direct Dissertations and Theses - An individualized search service for those who lack library access to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database online or on CD-ROM. DATRIX searches are free of charge. The results are sent by first-class mail and typically arrive within two weeks of the receipt of your search request. You'll receive a printout of the relevant citations, complete with ordering information. From UMI/ProQuest.

Dissertation Express - Students, faculty, staff and researchers can now order their own unbound copies of dissertations and theses with express delivery to their home, school or office. Select from over one million titles available from UMI/ProQuest. $$$$

Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) - The Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) is a library of over 10,000 theological thesis/dissertation titles representing research from as many as 70 different institutions. TREN also makes available conference papers presented at annual meetings of several academic societies. Very clunky searching but, hey, it's free. Also citations only, but you can buy the print, CDROM or fiche. $

Research in Ministry (RIM®) Online (ATLA) - RIM® Online is a freely available database that indexes DMin and DMiss projects from reporting schools of theology accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Indexing began in 1981. Author, title, project advisor, institution, and subject access are provided. In addition, an abstract for each project is included when one has been provided by the author.

Finals Week is not all Fun & Games

For those looking for a temporary break from studying for finals, here are some games to challenge your brain!

Web Sudoku will help with improve your logic and pattern recognition functions.

Crossword puzzles to help you think outside of the box!

Enjoy! And have a wonderful summer.