LibGuides: Citations: Cite Your Sources

Citation Styles

Know your assignment! Your instructor decides which citation style you will use for your research paper. Check all computer-generated citations for accuracy with the appropriate style guide. Use these links for more information.

AP (Associated Press) Style FAQ
A sampling of frequently asked questions with examples of use.
APA Style: Frequently Asked Questions
Information about the American Psychological Association style.
ASA Style Quick Tips
A PDF with information on the American Sociological Association Style.
Ask the MLA
Frequently asked questions about the Modern Language Association style.
Chicago Manual of Style Online
A guide to using the Chicago style.
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Use this site map to navigate the writing resources of the OWL.
Scientific Style and Format Quick Guide
The style guide of The Council of Scientific Editors
Student Supplement for the SBL Handbook of Style
From the Society for Biblical Literature.

Citation Formatting Software

EndNote
EndNote is a paid software to assist in formatting bibliographies, finding full text, and searching for and organizing references.
Mendeley
Mendeley Desktop allows you to easily organize and search your personal library, annotate documents, and cite as you write.
Microsoft Word Reference
Create a bibliography, citations, and references in Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and Word 2007.
PERRLA
Use PERRLA to create perfectly formatted APA & MLA papers from start to finish. Please note: this is a paid subscription service.
Zotero
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use, open source software. It can be used to collect, organize, cite, and share your research.