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Zotero

sparkZotero is an intuitive program that conveniently integrates with your web browser, and helps you collect, manage and cite research sources. This includes allowing you to save references from Omni or other library discovery systems, research databases, and web sites with a single click.

Consult York University Libraries’ Zotero Guide to learn more.

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Module Objectives

This module on understanding assignments provides strategies for:

  • understanding the general requirements of an academic assignment
  • determining the purpose of an assignment in order to guide the writing process
  • discovering types of assignments and their corresponding signal words
  • noting various disciplinary approaches
  • defining the audience and considering its role in the assignment