Pathfinder Reference Resources

Reference source entry #1:

• Name of the reference source: Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications
• Title of the reference entry: Books [specifically the section titled “B. Attacks on books”]
• Where I found it: Credo Reference
• Brief summary for choosing this article:

This reference source’s publication date is 2003, ten years old. The source is from an encyclopedia, rather trustworthy. The information seems unbiased and is accurate. There is no use of slang or offensive terms. There doesn’t really seem to be an intended audience but the level of language and intent is more on the advanced side. This reference source is from an encyclopedia centered around international media and communications, and the particular section I’m interested in is about attacks on books, banned books, which is the subject of my Pathfinder. This article is quite informative about the origins and contents of the subject of banned books.      

• APA citation 

Books. (2003). In Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications. Retrieved from

http://www.credoreference.com/entry/estimc/books

Reference source entry #2:

• Name of the reference source: World of Criminal Justice, Gale 
• Title of the reference entry: Censorship  
• Where I found it: Credo Reference
• Brief summary for choosing this article:

This reference source’s publication date is 2002, eleven years old. The article is from a credible source. The author/publisher is an expert in their field. The information seems to be unbiased and is accurate. The author does not use slang or offensive terms. There doesn’t really seem to be an intended audience but the level of language and intent is more on the advanced side. This article is from a criminal justice side of things. It describes what censorship is and how   when censorship is an issue, competing rights are at stake. It takes a look from both side of the problem which could really help with my topic.

• APA citation:

Censorship. (2002). In World of Criminal Justice, Gale. Retrieved from

http://www.credoreference.com/entry/worldcrims/censorship

Reference source entry #3:

• Name of the reference source: Encyclopedia of American Studies 
• Title of the reference entry: Censorship 
• Where I found it: Credo Reference
• Brief summary for choosing this article:

This reference source’s publication date is 2010, very up to date. The article is from a credible source, an encyclopedia. The “authority” of the article is good; the authors/publishers seem to be experts in their field. The information seems to be unbiased and accurate. There is no use of slang of offensive terms used in this source. There doesn’t really seem to be an intended audience but the level of the language and intent is more on the advanced side. The article is short and sweet and to the point which is helpful. The article also focuses on censorship in American studies which would be very helpful to me. 

• APA citation: 

Censorship. (2010). In Encyclopedia of American Studies. Retrieved from 

http://www.credoreference.com/entry/jhueas/censorship