Useful Tools
RefWorks
Web-based citation management tool
Zotero
Free, Web-based citation management tool. (See Zotero: A Guide for Librarians, Researchers, and Educators.)
Citation Resources
APA, MLA, and Chicago Styles
- Chicago Citation Examples (Documentary-Note Style)
- Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide (More examples)
Additional Resources
- Research and Documentation Online
Based on Diana Hacker's handbooks, this Web page provides guidance on APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles. It includes sample research papers that illustrate proper formatting.
- Online Guide to Writing and Research
Chapter 5 of UMUC's Effective Writing Center's Online Guide to Writing and Research, Academic Integrity and Documentation, covers in-depth copyright issues, avoiding plagiarism, and documentation of sources. Information on MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE citation styles is also provided. - University of Illinois Writers' Workshop
The University of Illinois Writers' Workshop provides information about using APA and MLA citation formats to document both traditional and Internet sources.
