Citing Sources
See citation tools and guides for APA, Chicago/Turabian and MLA, plus helpful tips on how to avoid plagiarism.
Citation Tools
- ZoteroBib – This free online tool allows users to easily create bibliographies and citations by entering source information manually or automatically importing it from various sources. It supports various citation styles and offers features such as autosave and export options.
- EndNote Basic – You must create a free account to use this tool. It will allow you to save a reference list and generate a formatted bibliography.
- Noodle Tools – Create and use a Noodle Tools account to help collect, organize and work with a list of sources here.
- How to create a hanging indentation in Microsoft Word
- How to create a hanging indentation in Google Docs (PDF)
Citation Guides
APA
- BHC Library Guide: Examples of APA Style – 7th Edition (PDF)
- Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format – Purdue University Online Writing Lab. (For the list of instructions, click on: APA Formatting and Style Guide.)
Chicago/Turabian
MLA
- BHC Library Guide: Examples of MLA Style – 9th Edition (PDF)
- Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format – Purdue University Online Writing Lab. (For the list of instructions, click on: MLA Formatting and Style Guide.)
Plagiarism
- You Quote It, You Note It! (Use with sound.) Created by Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University.
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