Library Orientation 5: Credo Reference
Overview
Part 5 of 15.
Introduces Credo Reference. Includes outlines for an assignment and a quiz.
Welcome
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Introduction
Credo Reference is a database that houses over 750 full-text reference titles as well as reference media files covering a wide range of general academic topics. Users are particularly fond of the excellent illustrations. This is a great place to start your research and can provide you with overviews that are appropriate to cite in a paper.
Objectives
- Successfully use Credo Reference to find an appropriate resource.
- Create a single annotated bibliography entry based on a resource obtained from Credo Reference.
Resources
- Library eResources Web page: https://www.sheltonstate.edu/instruction-workforce-development/library-services/eresources/
Readings and Videos
Credo Reference is an online database of general reference works provided by Shelton State. It covers everything from art to zoology.
To get to Credo Reference:
- From the library's main web site, select eResources from the tiled menu or the left-hand menu.
- Select Credo Reference from the list.
- You will need your MyShelton credentials to use this resource.
Searching Credo Reference will provide you with reference book articles, diagrams, artwork, video and audio clips, mind maps, and other resources related to your topic. Searching is easy.
Credo also provides their own video content to illustrate the full functions of the tools they provide. Once you are logged in to Credo Reference, scroll to the bottom of the page and there will be a rotating menu of resources that are tool-specific.
Two important points:
- If you are planning to share an item, be sure to use the share option and not the URL from the address bar, which will expire.
- The works cited options contain all of the information you will need to make a citation; however, check the suggested option against whatever resource your instructor wants you to use for citation. There may be some slight differences and your instructor is always right.
Assignment
Restricting the student to the assignment submission module in your course management software is a second option.
Introduction
- This assignment will illustrate your ability to utilize Credo Reference to find an appropriate academic research resource.
- Completing this assignment will give you one piece of your final annotated bibliography. Submissions will be graded and corrected versions can be used in your final assignment.
Objectives
- Create an annotated MLA or APA citation for a resource you found on Credo Reference.
Instructions
- Watch the videos and read the documentation in this module related to Credo Reference.
- Navigate to Credo Reference and search using the topic you chose in the discussion from Module 2.
- Select a resource that fits your topic and read or watch it.
- Using the citation tools provided, select the MLA or APA citation format and copy and paste the citation into the assignment. MLA or APA can be utilized, but be consistent. Use either MLA or APA consistently throughout this class.
- Write a brief paragraph that summarizes the resource.
- If you have trouble finding a resource, don't hesitate to contact your instructor.
Submission Requirements
- This assignment can be submitted via email in the text of the message or as a PDF or MS Word attachment.
- This assignment is worth 5 points.
- 2 points: Proper Citation Format
- 3 points: Annotation (spelling and grammar count)
Example
In your final document, the citation should have a hanging indent, as per the example of the final project. Different databases provide different citation styles, even within the database. Projects for subject-level courses will require you standardize your entries to suit the format that the instructor requires. For this project, you need only copy and paste the citation from the database.
MLA:
"knitting." World of Art: The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers, Georgina O'Hara Callan, Thames & Hudson, 2nd edition, 2008. Credo Reference, https://sheltonstate.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/thfashion/knitting/0?institutionId=8650. Accessed 18 Aug. 2021.
This brief article defines the knitting process. Especially useful are the links to articles that talk about specific knit types and some knitwear.
APA:
knitting. (2008). In G. O. Callan, World of art: The Thames and Hudson dictionary of fashion and fashion designers (2nd ed.). Thames & Hudson. Credo Reference: https://sheltonstate.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/thfashion/knitting/0?institutionId=8650.
This brief article defines the knitting process. Especially useful are the links to articles that talk about specific knit types and some knitwear.
Quiz
Change the instructions to fit your needs. Use the quiz module of your course management software to ask questions. Here are mine, but you will have to modify them to suit your own library requirements:
- Credo Reference is a collection of journal articles. FALSE
- You cannot use images from Credo Reference in an academic presentation. FALSE
- Credo Reference provides citation help for all of its materials. TRUE
- Credo Reference is less reliable than Wikipedia. FALSE
- Credo Reference is a collection of reference books. TRUE
Introduction
This quiz will test your knowledge of Credo Reference.
Objectives
- Confirm that you have retained key information about Credo Reference.
Instructions
- There are 5 true-false questions.
- You have 15 minutes for this quiz.
- Please use the Chrome browser for best performance.
- Once you start the quiz, you must complete it; there are 2 attempts. You cannot save to return to later. If you log out, you cannot return to the quiz.
- The attempt with the highest score will be graded.