LibGuides: EDSU 919: Applied Residency Project: Citations

Citation Generators

If you use a citation management tool, be sure to review your results carefully. You are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the citations in your paper. If in doubt, refer to the appropriate style manual for definitive information.

EasyBib
EasyBib is a free web-based tool for creating citations and bibliographies in MLA style. Users can input references to create citations and bibliographies. Other citation styles are supported for a fee.
EndNote
Software that allows you to organize and retrieve literature for research, teaching and publication. Possible uses include: create bibliographies in a variety of publication styles, cite sources while you write, and save PDFs.
KnightCite
A free citation generator that supports MLA, APA, and Chicago style formatting. Cites a wide variety of sources including, books, anthologies, multimedia, periodicals, communications, and online sources.
RefME
A citation generator that supports over 6,500 citation styles including Harvard, APA, and MLA. Free iOS or Android app enables syncing across devices. Export citations into Word, EndNote and many other applications.
Zotero
Zotero is a free utility that works in the Firefox browser to collect, manage and cite sources.

Copyright and Plagiarism

Be sure to consult these additional resources about copyright rules and plagiarism.

Plagiarism Resources

Citation Styles

APA Style

This downloadable APA handout is based on the citation rules outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, available at BF 76.7 .P83 2010 at the first-floor Reference Desk. Source: UWSP Library
Frequently Asked Questions about APA Style clarify common areas of confusion. Source: APA

Chicago Style

This downloadable Chicago Style Notes Bibliography Format Guide is based on The Chicago Manual of Style, available at Z 253 .U69 2017 at the first-floor Reference Desk. Source: UWSP Library
This downloadable Chicago Style Author-Date Format Guide is based on The Chicago Manual of Style, available at Z 253 .U69 2017 at the first-floor Reference Desk. Source: UWSP Library
The Chicago Style Q&A provides answers to common style questions. Source: The Chicago Manual of Style Online

CSE Style

Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. Scientific Style and Format, available at T 11 .S386 2014 at the first-floor Reference Desk, at is a reference for authors, editors, publishers, students, and translators in all areas of science and related fields. Source: Council of Science Editors

MLA Style

This MLA handout is based on the MLA Handbook, available at LB 2369 .G53 2016 at the first-floor Reference Desk. Source: UWSP Library
The Frequently Asked Questions page provides guidelines authorized by the Modern Language Association of America.

Additional Citing Guides

EasyBib citation guides

Provides helpful examples of how to cite sources in a variety of styles. Source: EasyBib Scholar Space

Purdue OWL: Research and Citation Resources

This comprehensive site contains overviews of different citation styles, especially APA and MLA. Source: Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)

The Writer's Handbook

Provides links to a number of style guides, including tips on quoting and paraphrasing sources. Source: UW-Madison's Writing Center

Citing Sources

A resource for how to cite sources using APA, Chicago Style, CSE, MLA, and Turabian. Source: Duke University

Teachbytes: Social Media Citation Guide

Contains a useful guide that encompasses a variety of social media citations. Source: teachbytes