EasyBib


 * EasyBib

Resources and links
http://www.easybib.com http://content.easybib.com/educators/ http://content.easybib.com/students/

Articles and tutorials- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL_ddUHSYC4 http://cloud.lib.wfu.edu/blog/tech/2012/03/07/using-easybib-for-reference-management/

Strengths:

 * Can be accessed on any computer with an Internet connection
 * There is a drop and drag tool for compiling notes
 * Bibliography can be exported directly to Microsoft Word
 * Many sources are already listed in the database
 * Only requires typing the information
 * Contains citation guidelines
 * There is an educators blog tab where educators can explore different topics
 * Tab for students to explore citations
 * Easy to cite resources; simply by copying and pasting

Weaknesses:

 * Cost ranges from $4.99 per month to $19.99 per year
 * Only MLA format is free
 * Sometimes not all of the information is available to cite a source completely (you are able to fill in the missing information)

Opportunities:

 * Eliminates time wasted by searching for the proper citation format
 * Students with a class schedule that requires knowing MLA and APA citations can reduce their confusion about the formats

**Threats**:

 * There are other free citation sites out there such as bibme.org


 * Ideas:**
 * Teachers or librarians can use the site to teach citations
 * Students can use this to cite resources as well