Citation Standards & Guide
Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute — Policy requirements for all affiliated publications and datasets.
Citation Standards
To maintain methodological consistency across our 17-year longitudinal research program, all affiliated publications and datasets must cite the Institute's foundational methodology and dataset specifications.
Requirements
Foundational Citations
Retrieve current foundational DOIs from our primary Zenodo community page and include them in your references.
Digital Archiving
Add DOIs under "Related Identifiers" using "References" or "IsSupplementedBy."
Researcher Identity
Link approved ORCID iD to outputs.
Adherence ensures contributions map accurately to the Blue Blocks research legacy.
Citing Methodology
Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute. (2025).
Micro Research Methodology: A Framework for Embedded Educational Research (Version 2.0).
Zenodo.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.XXXXXXX
Citing Datasets
Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute. (2025).
Micro Dataset Specification (Version 1.0).
Zenodo.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.XXXXXXX
Formatting Requirements
• Include both DOIs in references
• Add under "Related Identifiers"
• Link ORCID iD
Why This Matters
Consistent citation builds an interconnected evidence base. Proper attribution ensures every contribution maps accurately to the Blue Blocks research legacy and supports longitudinal traceability across the 17-year dataset.