What is a Citation Manager?
Citation management tools (a.k.a. reference managers) allow users to store and organize their citations for articles, books, and websites.
Citations grouped together in a folder can be quickly formatted into a bibliography (a.k.a., list of works cited / reference list), using the 'citation style' required in the course, for example MLA or APA. This feature alone makes it well worth it to invest the time in setting up an account, and learning to use the tool.
During the research process, be sure to capture the citation in the moment that you find an appropriate source!
Citation Tools
Citation tools offered by the Sawyer Library:
- Endnote This link opens in a new windowCitation management software. Collect references by searching online databases or importing your existing collection. Organize and group references in any way that works for you. Then share your groups with colleagues. Use our plugin to format bibliographies and cite references while you write.
- NoodleBib via NoodleTools This link opens in a new windowResearch management/citation management tool.
- ProQuest Research Companion This link opens in a new windowIncludes a collection of short videos aimed at enhancing students' research and information literacy skills.
Free Citation tools on the Internet:
- Purdue OWL: Using Citation Generators ResponsiblyPurdue OWL has partnered with Chegg to offer a citation machine for APA and MLA.
- Zotero"Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research." Use the web-based version, and/or download the desktop application.
Guides to Citation Styles
Chicago Manual of Style
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) Online This link opens in a new windowThe 17th Edition to style, usage, and grammar in an accessible online format. An indispensable reference for writers, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers, informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. 16th Edition also available within.
