![]() ![]() ![]() The professors are looking for the right elements, consistently organized. Students, like professionals across the field, can find that “citations provoke frustration and angst.” Below is a summary of the discussion the faculty had an attempt to explain why there are variations in citation style and how it is connected to professional standards and future career and volunteer opportunities.Ĭitation styles vary, but the content must be logical and consistent. In December 2020 we had a passionate discussion about citations and how we could better explain not just their purpose, but why there is no “plug-and-play” method for adequately citing sources. It’s not surprising that the professors’ answers to that question run deep and strong. The family history faculty frequently get asked why there isn’t one format for genealogy citations used in all classes. ![]()
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