One of the things that I am increasingly aware of is how much I use the Internet when I'm writing a paper. I am working on my M.A. Research paper, and so much of my time is spent hunting for electronic articles or researching proper APA citations versus using the actual handbook. So much for the days spent searching through library catalogs and the library stacks. I think there is still a time and a place for book resources as well. I don't use them personally as much as I should, but I understand the value of a book versus something found on the Internet.
Some of my favorite sites include the Purdue OWL Website for references, Google Scholar, and the good old Rod Library database, of course. I think one of the most interesting phenomenon has been websites that actually cite your sources for you. Citing things in a reference list is something I don't really mind, so I've never used one, but it sure makes you think that one day that's how it's all going to be done.
As we've been taught time and time again, it really is important to stay away from certain websites as sources of information. I still use Wikipedia to gain background knowledge in certain areas or for a quick definition of a complex idea, but I have to remind myself it's not a reputable source.
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