It is crucial to note that encyclopedias or dictionaries, of any kind, including Wikipedia,
Dictionary.com and Merriam Webster Online are not primary sources and should
not be cited or used in constructing term papers at the undergraduate or
graduate level. As such, these Internet websites can be useful to help gather
some background information and to point the way to more scholarly source
material (Simon & Goes, 2013).
For references, you should look for materials that are peer-reviewed or refereed and published in recognised academic publication. For example, reference books, professional journals or university publisher. The BEST source of referencing (highly recommended for undergraduate) is always "textbooks"!
So, do not waste your time to check if a website can be used as a reference for your assignment or research work, just head to the library/resource centre for the right materials.
Reference:
Simon, M. K. & Goes, J. (2013). Dissertation and scholarly research: recipes for success (2013 Edition). Seattle, WA: Dissertation Success, LLC.
For references, you should look for materials that are peer-reviewed or refereed and published in recognised academic publication. For example, reference books, professional journals or university publisher. The BEST source of referencing (highly recommended for undergraduate) is always "textbooks"!So, do not waste your time to check if a website can be used as a reference for your assignment or research work, just head to the library/resource centre for the right materials.
Reference:
Simon, M. K. & Goes, J. (2013). Dissertation and scholarly research: recipes for success (2013 Edition). Seattle, WA: Dissertation Success, LLC.
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