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Creating Citations

Create a citation to copy and paste to a Reference page in TechCat+ and most databases. Look for the "cite/export" tool.  Select the appropriate citation style to create the reference. Copy and paste it into your Word document. Check the citation for accuracy and completeness.

 

Citation Assistants

Try these links:

  • through the examples link, you will find color coded examples of many types of sources in MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian and AMA.
  • using the Citation Assistant links you will be able to type information into the appropriate fields to create a citation in your required style. Then copy and paste the citation into a Works Cited of Reference List page.
  • Citation Examples from the Schwartz Library/Long Island University
    Click APA, MLA, Turabian, etc. to see examples of how different types of resources are cited.
  • Citation Machine
    Choose the style, choose the type of resource you are citing, fill in the required information and the Citation Machine will create your citation. Copy and paste the citation to a word processing document to use in your Works Cited or Reference list.
    (free but has ads)
  • KnightCite
    A free citation creator for MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian and maintained by the Hekman Library at Calvin College. Fill in the boxes to create the citation. Copy & paste it into your document. Includes social media formats.
  • RefWorks
    This is a powerful citing and reference tool. There are links to some very helpful tutorials under help. Be sure to ask a librarian for assistance if you are confused.
  • Online Writing Center (OWL) at Purdue
    The OWL site is an excellent source of information on the entire writing process. For information specific to APA or MLA, scroll to the Citation section towards the bottom of the page and follow the appropriate links.
 

Other Citation Assistants

Some of these are free or offer one style for free but require a subscription for other styles. Be sure to read the fine print.

  • EasyBib
    Free citation creator for MLA style.Choose resource type and enter the information in the boxes. EasyBib will create the MLA citation for you to copy and paste into your document.
  • NoodleBib Express
    Free version.

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