Trail Pack: Evidence-Based Recommendations to Inform Currency and Number of References

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Authors: Owens, Jacqueline, Nicoll, Leslie, Carter-Templeton, Heather, Chinn, Peggy L, Oermann, Marilyn, Edie, Alison, De Gagne, Jennie
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Abstract

The inaugural Trail Pack at Writer's Camp features a unique learning experience combining a research report, a podcast, and an article discussing reference currency and quantity in scholarly writing. It emphasizes the importance of recent literature while acknowledging the relevance of historical sources, offering guidelines and decision-making algorithms for effective literature selection.

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Library Collection Development and Digital Resources Digital Humanities and Scholarship Innovations in Educational Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN