Citation+Machine

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=**SWOT Analysis**= > //This issue has been fixed, previously typed information is no longer deleted when you click "+"//
 * Strengths:**
 * Correctly creates citations for MLA, APA, Turabian, and Chicago style formats.
 * Familiarizes uses with the most important components for citing references
 * Easy to use
 * Available on Internet - do not have to download a program or be installed on a server
 * Available in multiple languages
 * Author and contact information are posted for easy communication
 * Supported by the American Psychological Association
 * Offers an ISBN lookup - You type in the ISBN of a book and all needed information is filled in for you.
 * Can do citations for multiple types of resources, print and non-print.
 * User friendly, anyone can do correct citations.
 * Weaknesses:**
 * Must have Internet access
 * Only does citations for a Reference page - no sample papers or in-work citations
 * Citation may not always be exactly what teachers want, because it creates the standard citation.
 * Deletes any information already typed in when you click on the "+" to add another author
 * Does not have a teaching aspect. It does the work for you.
 * Opportunities:**
 * Good starting point for people new to research and citations
 * Sets a model for how to site different resources.


 * Threats:**
 * People may rely on this site solely, without learning more about citations and reference


 * Ideas For the Classroom:**
 * Good website to introduce younger students to proper referencing
 * Good way to practice and explain how citations are created.