Easy Citations (Part 3): From Wikipedia to Profound, Full Citation

The video tutorial guides students on efficiently finding and citing sources for lab reports. It demonstrates using Google and Wikipedia to locate information and Mendeley to manage citations. The tutorial includes examples with phosphoglucomutase and Sonic Hedgehog protein, showing how to find relevant papers and format citations in different styles like APA and MLA. The video emphasizes the importance of proper citation and offers tips for accessing older papers.

Why is it important to cite sources in lab reports?

• To reduce the number of experiments

• To confuse the reader

• To make the report longer

• To avoid plagiarism

What is a quick way to find scientific papers online?

• Using a library card

• Searching on Google and Wikipedia

• Asking a friend

• Reading textbooks

Which citation manager is recommended in the video?

• Zotero

• RefWorks

• Mendeley

• EndNote

What should you check before copying a formatted citation in Mendeley?

• The color of the text

• The citation style

• The page number

• The font size

How can you access older scientific papers that are not available online?

• By visiting a school library

• By emailing the author

• By searching on social media

• By using a VPN

What is the Sonic hedgehog protein associated with?

• DNA replication

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Bio signaling

What is a benefit of using Mendeley for citations?

• It automatically writes the report

• It provides free access to all papers

• It allows easy citation style changes

• It translates papers into different languages