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Chapter 41: Problem 2

Explore different methods of citing references. Go to your library and seek out the journal area for chemistry. Choose three different journals in your subject area and from a recent edition write down how they would print a typical citation for a multi-author journal paper in the 'references' or 'literature cited' section. Where used, indicate italicised text with normal underline and bold text with wavy underline. Pay attention to punctuation. Compare these methods with each other, with the methods recommended on pp. 382-384 of this book and with the recommendations your department or your course handbook makes. Are they all the same?

Short Answer

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The citation methods used by the three chosen journals, the book, and the department/course handbook may or may not be the same. Minor or major discrepancies in formatting, punctuation, and italic or bold text usage could be present. This conclusion is based on personal findings, as the results may be different for each individual attempt at this exercise.

Step by step solution

01

Selecting Journals

Visit the chemistry section of your library to select three different journals.
02

Understand Citation Format

In the chosen recent editions, locate a multi-author journal paper. Write down their 'References' or 'Literature Cited' section and pay close attention to the formatting, including any italic or bold text, and punctuation. Use normal underline to indicate italicised text and wavy underline for bold text.
03

Compare Journals

Compare the citation methods of these three journals. Take note of the similarities and differences between them.
04

Comparing with the Book and Handbook Recommendation

Compare the citation formats of the three journals with the citation methods given on pages 382-384 of your book. Moreover, inspect your department or course handbook's citation recommendations and compare them with the journals’ formats and the book's suggested methods.
05

Final Analysis

Your final task is to analyze whether these citation methods are the same or different. When you have finalized your analysis, write a short summary stating your findings.

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Most popular questions from this chapter

Make website citations. Use a search engine (p. 397) to find an informative website that covers each of the following: (a) The use of SI units. (b) Description of a Diels-Alder reaction. (c) Melting point determination. Indicate how you would cite each website at the end of an essay (follow your department's guidelines or use those in this chapter).

Compare the Harvard and Vancouver methods of citation. Pair up with a partner in your class. Each person should then pick one of the two main methods of citation and consider its pros and cons independently. Meet together and compare your lists. Given the choice, which method would you choose for: (a) a handwritten essay; (b) a word-processed review; (c) an article in an academic journal, and why?
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