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1) Other than avoiding plagiarism, why is it important to cite sources accurately?
2) What can be a problem when relying on online citation tools?
3) What information is missing from the citation of this journal article? Alipour, A., Shafei, B., & Shinozuka, M. (2011). Performance evaluation of deteriorating highway bridges located in high seismic areas. 6(5), 596-611. Retrieved from http://www.engineeringvillage2.org/
4) When citing a source that you retrieve online, all you need is a DOI or a URL.
5) Which information sources are best to use for your research assignment?
6) What information is missing from the citation of this book chapter? Harris, Muriel. "Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers." A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One, edited by Ben Rafoth, 2000, pp. 24-34.
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