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English 1010/1020 Research Guide: Cite Sources

This guide is intended to help students in ENGL 1010 identify and learn how to get started using library databases for academic research. The library catalog and some of our most popular multidisciplinary databases are covered.

Cite Sources

Explore resources to help you accurately cite your resources and check your citations.

Citation Tips

Citation Tips

Keep track of your sources WHILE you are researching. Retracing your steps can take forever!
Consult reputable online sources for citation help:
- Purdue OWL: Purdue University's Online Writing Lab is well known for its citation guide.
- Ludden Library's LibGuides (MLA guide / APA guide / AMA guide)
The Ludden Library has in-print style guides available.
Make an appointment with a tutor in the Learning Commons for one-on-one support!

Citation Management Tools

Try a Citation Management Tool

Citation management tools can help you organize and cite sources in many different citation styles. Feel free to try one of these library-recommended citation management tools:

Zoterobib LibGuide Directions
Zoterobib is a lighter, web-based citation generator that is best for citing journal articles, books, and webpages. It does not work well with Gale databases.
Zotero LibGuide Directions
Zotero can be used to cite virtually any source type in thousands of citation styles. You must download this robust citation tool to use it. If you are working on a long-term project, Zotero is a better choice.

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