Zotero
Zotero is free, easy-to-use software to help you collect, manage, cite, and share your research sources.
Overview
There are quite a few different ways to cite resources in your paper. The citation style usually depends on the academic discipline involved. For example:
- MLA style is typically used by the Humanities
- APA style is often used by Education and Psychology
- Chicago/Turabian style is generally used by History, Business, and some of the Fine Arts
- CSE style and ACS style are sometimes used by the Sciences
Check with your professor to make sure you use the required style. And whatever style you choose, BE CONSISTENT!
Citation Style Guides
- APA Style (American Psychological Association)Use this guide from Purdue University to cite books, articles and electronic resources.
- Chicago/Turabian StyleUse the University of Wisconsin-Madison's guide to cite your books, articles and electronic resources.
- MLA Style - (Modern Language Association)Use this guide from Purdue University to cite your books, aricles, and electronic resources.
- CSE (Council of Science Editors) Citation GuideCouncil of Science Editors (CSE) Style guide from University of Wisconsin-Madison
- ACS Style (American Chemical Society)American Chemical Society Style Guide by Williams College.
Citation Generator
Automatic citation generators are quick and easy ways to create a works cited page. Unfortunately, these tools aren't always 100% correct. If you choose to use an automatic citation generator, like the ones provided below, ensure the generated citations are correct by checking them against a style manual or guidelines provided by a professor.
- KnightCite Citation ServiceCalvin College's automatic citation generator for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles
- Automatically create bibliographies using Microsoft WordYou can automatically generate bibliographies, works cited pages, and citations using tools provided in Microsoft Word.
You Quote It, You Note It!
Want to learn the basics of avoiding plagiarism and learn why, when, and how to cite? Check out this tutorial!
Copyright & Plagiarism
- Copyright InformationA description of Copyright Law provided by Hammermill Library
Here are some resources to help you better understand Copyright, Plagiarism, and the correct documentation of resources.
- Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid ItA useful description of plagiarism provided by Writing Tutorial Services, at Indiana University
