What are citation machines? As per definition, citation machines are web tools designed to assist teachers/ writers in modelling the proper use of information. It may look as a complete definition to the common reader but it actually does not say much. The first time someone mentioned citation machines phrase to me, I was stumped. And I am a regular user of the net, with a moderate knowledge of the Internet and surfing. So, in order to understand the term, citation machines better, I decided to dig a little deeper and see if I get more clarity on its definition and uses.
I found out that what makes the todays citation machines, was first the brainchild of David Warlick who designed this web tool in October 2000. It has been re-designed with a major facelift in January 2004. The main reason for which it was first brought into existence was to systematize the use of information, but it slowly turned a very useful tool to control plagiarism. It is nowadays used by writers specifically to prove that the material they have used is not plagiarised which is course is very tempting with the open use and access to the million of resources on the Internet.
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