How to Write Source Citations for Canadian Genealogy
Length: 60 minutes
Summary: Does the thought of writing source citations make you cringe? This presentation explains how and why we need to write good source citations for our Canadian family histories. The essential components of a source citation will be discussed. Example source citations featuring Canadian and provincial records will be shown.
Audience Level: Beginner -Expert
Requirements: Projection for computer on a large screen; internet connection
Content: 4-page PDF handout
Outline
- Why cite sources? Credibility.
- Examples of poor source citations – copy and pasted from websites.
- What is a source?
- Understanding a source.
- The 5 W’s – who, what, where and when.
- The 3 C’s of Citation – clear, complete and concise.
- Three more C’s – common sense, conventions and consistency
- How to write your source citation.
- Elements to include especially for Canadian and Ontario records.
- Examples of source citations for Canadian records.
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