Citation mechanics
Overview
By "citing" a source, you...
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acknowledge drawing on other scholars' work and ideas
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direct readers to the referenced texts
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support your arguments with authoritative literature
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associate your work with or distance it from various schools of thought
- Citing Information | UNC University Libraries."This site is designed to introduce you to citing information in a variety of citation styles."
- Overview of Style Guides | Purdue OWL.This guide provides an overview of the different style guides including examples of bibliographies and citations.
- APA Formatting and Style Guide | Purdue OWLThe premiere online resource for APA citation information and instruction.
- Chicago Formatting and Style Guide | Purdue OWLPremiere online resource for Chicago citation information and instruction.
- Citation Management Software.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.
Style Guides
Style guides specify formatting and citation rules for academic publication. Chicago, APA, and MLA are among the most widely employed styles.
Chicago Manual of Style OnlineThis style is commonly used in the humanities.
APACall Number: Central REF BF76.7 .P83 2020, ARMSTD-4TH-FL
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research PapersCall Number: Central REF LB2369 .M52 2021, ARMSTD-4TH-FL
