Accurate Citations Require Careful Input
Even the best citation software is only as accurate as the input provided by the user. Use the tools to generate a 'rough' citation. Then compare your result to an appropriate example in the APA Manual:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: Sawyer Reference Desk BF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019-10-01
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.
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.