Citation management software (or bibliographic management software) allows you to create your personal library of references to books, articles and documents. See this guide to learn about the following citation management software packages: EndNote, EndNote Web, Mendeley, and Zotero.
Styles Guides
Style Guides provide formatting guidelines for research papers including citations and bibliographies.
Consult with your professor before selecting a style guide for your assignments.
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