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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.

Citation Tips

Citation Tips:

  • Keep track of your sources WHILE you are researching.  Do not try to retrace your research steps at the end of the process!
  • Consult reputable online sources for citation help (like the Purdue OWL site), citation LibGuides from LCCC (MLA guide / APA guide / AMA guide) as well as print style guides available in the library.
  • Make an appointment with a tutor in the Learning Commons to have them check your citations. They are writing pros!

Citation Management Tools

Use a Citation Management Tool

The Ludden Library recommends Zoterobib and Zotero, They are free citation management tools from the same nonprofit group. You can use them to organize and cite sources, generate in-text citations and create correctly formatted bibliographies in hundreds of different citation styles.

Read below to determine which suits your needs best and to access guides that will help you get started using them.

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