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Citation Help

This guide provides information about citing sources and citation management tools.

Citation Generators

Citation generators on the web offer an efficient way to create citations in many writing styles, such as APA, MLA, Chicago and many more.  These time-saving tools will help you create citations for web pages, scholarly articles, newspaper articles from websites and more.

IMPORTANT: As with all citation generators, be sure to check for accuracy of the citation and proofread the citation. Be aware that some citation generators are not frequently updated to reflect the current style, so, always check your citations against the required edition for your assignment. 

Note: The three citation managers listed on this page are only a small representation of free citation managers available,  Other open-source and free citation management tools are available. An internet search for "free citation managers" will yield a list of available options. 

Database Citation Tools

Most of the library databases include a citation tool that generates citations in APA, MLA and other styles. When using the library databases, look for the Cite or Citation button. Remember, all citation generators may contain errors, such as missing information or incorrect format. Always compare citations with the format you are using and proofread for accuracy.