This Research Guide connects you with resources to assist with citing your sources. Click on the tabs on the left to explore style-specific resources.
There are quite a few different ways to properly cite resources in your paper. The citation style usually depends on the academic discipline involved. For example:
YOU SHOULD CITE WHEN:
WHEN REFERRING TO A SOURCE, YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS FOR USING IT:
"Which option you should choose depends on how much of a source you are using, how you are using it, and what kind of paper you are writing, since different fields use sources in different ways." Grounds for Argument. When to Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize a Source. Used under CC BY NC SA
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YOU DO NOT NEED TO CITE:
Some of the databases that we subscribe to will create citations automatically for the articles, essays, or books you are viewing. Others will allow you to export the citations to a citation manager, such as RefWorks.
Look for a "Cite This" or "Citation" button on the record for the viewing article or chapter. Unfortunately, not all databases have this link.
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Many different tools exist to assist you in creating a citation entry. There are advantages and challenges to working with these tools.
Common mistakes include:
The biggest mistake is completely trusting a citation generator to make no errors. Make sure you closely review all citations created in this way. You will also still want to refer to your citation style guide to learn how to format your works cited/reference page.
