Creating a Citation Page
- Citing SourcesA guide to creating in-text citations and assembling Works Cited pages using various citation formats. Developed by Duke University Libraries.
- Annotated BibliographiesA guide to understanding and writing annotated bibliographies from Purdue University.
Citation Generator
Automatic citation generators are quick and easy ways to create a works cited page. Unfortunately, these tools aren't always 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.
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
- AAA Style, used by the American Anthropological Association, uses the Chicago Manual of Style (15th edition)
Check with your professor to make sure you use the required style. And whatever style you choose, BE CONSISTENT!
Anthropology Citation Styles
- Society for American Archaeology (SAA)Download a pdf of the Guide
- AAA Style Guide - American Anthropological AssociationAAA uses The Chicago Manual of Style (15th edition, 2003) and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (11th edition, 2006). This guide is an outline of style rules basic to our journal editing. Where no rule is present in this guide, follow Chicago. In Webster’s, use the first spelling if there is a choice and use American (rather than British) spellings.
- AAA Style GuideDownload a pdf of the Guide
- Chicago/Turabian StyleUse the University of Wisconsin-Madison's guide to cite your books, articles and electronic resources.
- APA Style (American Psychological Association)Use this guide from Purdue University to cite books, articles and electronic resources.
- APA Style (American Psychological Association)Use this guide from Purdue University to cite books, articles and electronic resources.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab -- OWLExcellent guide for writing and citation in many disciplines.
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
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!
Zotero
Zotero is free, easy-to-use software to help you collect, manage, cite, and share your research sources.
