ABOUT OUR EXPERTS

The experts who have helped to develop TypeCite have extensive experience in academic citation systems, and they specialize particularly in the MLA, APA, and Harvard styles. They have studied and worked at top colleges across the UK and the US, publishing and editing articles in academic journals, as well as teaching undergraduate courses on writing and citation skills. Based on their combined expertise across a range of academic disciplines, they have helped to ensure that TypeCite is accessible and easy for students to use, while also being powerful enough to handle the complexities of different sources and styles.

AMY

Amy McInerney has been working as a school librarian/technology integrator for over a decade, teaching in K-12 schools. When not exploring new educational technologies, or booktalking her latest favorite novel to her students and colleagues, Amy is dedicated to finding creative and authentic ways to teach research skills to her students. While earning her Master of Science in Information of Science, Amy spent a summer in her twenties working for a lawyer creating annotated bibliographies; she can not only rattle off the format of various APA citations from memory, but also deeply understands the importance of citations and bibliographies in any type of research. She lives in Maine where she and her family visit the ocean as often as they can.

HANNAH

Hannah Berry has a Ph.D., MA (hons) and BA (hons) from the University of Liverpool in English. Hannah has held lecturing positions at Liverpool Hope University, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Liverpool. Hannah currently teaches at the WEA and is the current secretary for the British Society for Phenomenology.

During her time as a University lecturer, Hannah has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English, Linguistics, Sociology and Criminology including modules such as ‘Academic Practice’ which guided first-year students on how to develop an argument, incorporate quotations and arguments as well as format references. Hannah has also written subject-level referencing guidelines for various institutions and has over 10 years experience writing academic journals.

JENN

Jennifer Sutcliffe has more than 15 years of experience in education, many of which she spent in academic libraries assisting students and faculty with research. She has also worked as an education consultant, instructional designer, public librarian, journalist, and academic researcher. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology at Michigan State University, where she studies digital literacies, online learning, and emerging media in education. A lifelong learner, Jenn also holds an M.Ed. from the University of Georgia, M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas, and B.A. in Anthropology and Journalism from Emory University. Her favorite citation style is APA.

KATHRYN

Kathryn Vela is a medical librarian with an extensive background in scholarly communication and information outreach. She holds an MLIS from San Jose State University, a BS in Biology from Washington State University, and advanced certifications in systematic review services and data analysis. She has taught workshops on evidence-based practice and information retrieval to students, faculty, and nurses, and has contributed to seven published systematic reviews and two books. Her professional background includes collection management, collaboration with healthcare providers, and leadership in the development of information services within hospital, academic, and research environments.

LUCAS

Lucas A. Street directs the writing center and is an assistant professor of English at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where he teaches courses in first-year composition, tutoring theory, and poetry writing. He earned his MFA in creative writing from the University of Wyoming and his BA in creative writing from Knox College. He has taught and tutored college writing since 2006 and has presented at multiple national and international writing center conferences.

MATT

Matthew McHaffie obtained his Ph.D. in Mediaeval History from the University of St Andrews (2014), and has since held research positions at King’s College London and the University of St Andrews. He has published on medieval law and violence, and has taught essay-writing and referencing skills to undergraduates. He is currently working on two books: one looks at the history of contract law in medieval France (1000–1300); and the other examines violence and the nature of political authority, also in medieval France. He is currently a Visiting Scholar at the University of St Andrews.

REBECCA

Rebecca Cahill holds degrees in History, Psychology, and Educational Leadership from Auburn University, Austin Peay State University, and Kennesaw State University. Based in Georgia (USA), she has served as an assistant principal for the past ten years and has extensive experience teaching writing across the social sciences and social studies. In addition to her administrative work, she provides guidance in research, academic writing, and citation to learners at every level, from introductory students to doctoral candidates. When not supporting student writers, she enjoys exploring the intersection of history, education, and leadership in contemporary learning environments.

TOM

Tomas Elliott is an assistant Professor of English at Northeastern University London. His research specialisms include the history of theatre and film, European modernism, world literature, film adaptation, transmedia studies and citation practices. He read English and French Literature at Trinity College, Oxford, before completing a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory at the University of Pennsylvania.