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How To Cite Sources

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Note: Most article databases and many websites have built-in features that convert citations into a particular style or show you how to do it.

APA Style


Enter Information and Generate a Citation in APA Format — Citation Machine APA Opens in new window

APA Style for Research Papers Opens in new window

APA Style Overview including Sample Paper Opens in new window

Electronic References — APA Style Citations Opens in new window

Government Publication Citations into APA Style Opens in new window

Principles of APA Style To Cite Online Sources Opens in new window
  • Quick info on how to cite in APA style sources like websites, databases, email, web forums, listservs, newsgroups, online communications and more


Chicago Manual of Style


Enter Information and Generate a Citation in Chicago Format — Citation Machine Chicago Manual Opens in new window

Chicago Style for Research Papers Opens in new window

Using Chicago Style To Cite Online Sources Opens in new window
  • Quick info on how to cite in Chicago style sources like websites, databases, email, web forums, listservs, newsgroups, online communications and more


MLA Style


Enter Information and Generate a Citation in MLA Format — Citation Machine MLA Opens in new window

MLA Style for Research Papers Opens in new window

MLA Style to Cite Online Sources Opens in new window
  • Quick info on how to cite in MLA style sources like websites, databases, email, web forums, listservs, newsgroups, online communications and more

Government Information Sources Cited Using MLA Style Opens in new window

Government Information Sources in a Bibliography MLA Style Opens in new window

Government Publication Citations into MLA Style Opens in new window


Turabian


Enter Information and Generate a Citation in Turabian Format — Citation Machine Turabian Opens in new window

Turabian Style for Research Papers Opens in new window


Other Styles


AMA Style for Research Papers Opens in new window

CBE (Council of Biology Editors) Style To Cite Online Sources Opens in new window

Government Publications Citing Brief Guide Opens in new window

Style Manuals Arranged by Subject Area Opens in new window


Screenshot of book's item record with the link to Cite this Item highlighted in yellow

How To Do Book Citations Fast


WorldCat quickly puts book information into citations in APA | Chicago | Harvard | MLA | Turabian styles.

How: 1) Enter your book title in the search box below.





2) Once you are on the information page for your book, select the link to Cite/Export (see figure above). A popup window will open, showing the book citation in each of these styles.


Zotero Opens in new window
  • "Free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources" in all these styles and more.


This page last updated August 29, 2009 by Web Team

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