tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post9032709919549930396..comments2017-05-26T07:50:52.194-07:00Comments on Genealogy's Star: The Perfect Citation StormJames Tannerhttps://plus.google.com/111292106004869462088noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-6246655179189678832011-06-05T10:33:08.771-07:002011-06-05T10:33:08.771-07:00I am probably at level 11, but as full time facult...I am probably at level 11, but as full time faculty I used to teach Writing Intensive college level courses (MLA). In school we used Chicago style (dating myself). As I mentioned on an earlier post, if you really wanted me to do it a particular way, provide an citation engine for the public, not just in a proprietary software. <br /><br />I agree with you. For research purposes, can&#39;t say I am picky to whether a citation has a : or ; just give me a way to get back to the source.Kathleen Brandt, Professional Genealogisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508112616184739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-84594852010442429802011-06-02T22:21:39.777-07:002011-06-02T22:21:39.777-07:00I&#39;m somewhere between nine and twelve. I can&#...I&#39;m somewhere between nine and twelve. I can&#39;t understand why genealogists, if they need to cite consistently and according to a set of rules, cannot use one of the recognised systems from academia.<br /><br />Genealogy for me is not a formal academic pursuit; it&#39;s a hobby, a passion, an obsession and fun. I&#39;ve cited using APA, Harvard and MLA according to the requirements of various academic institutions because it was a course requirement.<br /><br />When we are trying to find a house, cemetery or other landmark we do not say that one must only use a printed map, verbal directions, printed directions or a GPS system. We use that with which we are most comfortable. All of these are valid if they lead us to the place we want to go. <br /><br />Similarly with genealogy if a citation leads one to the desired resource then it has done its job.<br /><br />I cite not to demonstrate my ability to adhere to a set of rules but so that I and others can find a resource.Geniaushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-82676218323255628932011-06-02T19:16:05.703-07:002011-06-02T19:16:05.703-07:00Very true. I am somewhat of a 10--I used MLA in th...Very true. I am somewhat of a 10--I used MLA in the course of receiving my undergraduate and graduate degrees in English, but the truth is I never really cared about citation styles back then either. I always loved the professors who seemed the most logical about the whole thing: it doesn&#39;t matter how you cite, as long as you use all the information necessary and are CONSISTENT.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03251821175075255774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-29104745132600121892011-06-02T18:35:26.326-07:002011-06-02T18:35:26.326-07:00OK I am not afraid to admit my level. I am a Leve...OK I am not afraid to admit my level. I am a Level 9 with the exception that I do know who ESM is.<br /><br />Fear of not citing sources correctly needs to be banished. My advice to newbies is to ask &quot;Where did I get that piece of information&quot; and then simply write the answer as completely as possible. 99% of the time their answer has all the components for a proper citation.Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01720122119370691488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-19948317857313895402011-06-02T16:39:50.216-07:002011-06-02T16:39:50.216-07:00I laughed so hard at your list that I couldn&#39;t...I laughed so hard at your list that I couldn&#39;t really tell you what level I inhabit (I expect somewhere between 10 and 12). But I worked for 30 years as a copy-editor so I do care about citation form. I&#39;m not sure I&#39;m a purist or will ever become one; I AM sure that I can learn some points on clarity and usefulness from them.FrustratedSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15551274264418341175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-6793579356918153532011-06-02T14:54:05.034-07:002011-06-02T14:54:05.034-07:00Yeah!! For me, citations are so that I can remembe...Yeah!! For me, citations are so that I can remember where I found the data and can go back and retrieve it again with some consistency.Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230436754902585388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-64785649381409186812011-06-02T12:46:38.263-07:002011-06-02T12:46:38.263-07:00I am a 7.75, how do I recognize the Citation Polic...I am a 7.75, how do I recognize the Citation Police when they come to my door? <br /><br />Actually, I have worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist all my adult life and it is really difficult to have angst about something that does not deal with life and death...Claudia's Genealogy Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714440790407126206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-40169189231893548292011-06-02T12:40:48.800-07:002011-06-02T12:40:48.800-07:00Well said James. I probably fit somewhere between ...Well said James. I probably fit somewhere between a your level nine and eleven. I have tried to create citations in good form for as many of my records as possible but I&#39;m not going to lose sleep over the process. I&#39;m really not interested in being part of a cult but hope the joy of the search will draw more of the public to our ranks.Becky Higginshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375430428083496025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-31577488117430537552011-06-02T12:10:14.996-07:002011-06-02T12:10:14.996-07:00Thanks. I will continue to cite my sources using t...Thanks. I will continue to cite my sources using the best format I can as determined by either 1. EE, 2. My genealogy program, or 3.Luck. I will be sure that enough information is included so I can actually find the source again. I will NOT go back through hundreds of citations I made in my earlier days and correct them to my new (imperfect) understanding of &quot;How it Should Be&quot;; but will use that time for actual research.GrannyPamhttp://www.warrenweb.info/genealogynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-12153825634357405892011-06-02T10:54:10.725-07:002011-06-02T10:54:10.725-07:00I&#39;m a 10.5 I think. I have heard of CMS, Tura...I&#39;m a 10.5 I think.<br /><br />I have heard of CMS, Turabian and MLA, but have used only Mills. You should have listed Lackey too - heard of it. So i&#39;m at least a 10.<br /><br />I don&#39;t have every book, document, record, etc. organized (God help me) or sourced (EE help me), and don&#39;t worry about the jots and commas too much. I sleep well knowing my citations are OK.<br /><br />So, i&#39;m an obvious 10.5. Nice to be a 10+ in something!Randy Seaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.com
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