Kristine Helbling, Subject Librarian 

Writing 1 Resources

Citing Your Sources & Writing Styles

RefWorks Guide

Managing Impressions Online: Self-Presentation Processes in the Online Dating Environment.  Ellison, Nicole; Heino, Rebecca; Gibbs, Jennifer; Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, Vol 11(2), Jan, 2006. pp. 415-441.

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