Citing Sources
- Remember to cite your souce, when either quoting directly or paraphasing. In other words, cite your source whenever you present an idea that isn't your own.
- Websites must be cited in your notes/bibliography, too; if you cut and paste - or paraphrase - from a website, cite the webpage.
- When in doubt, cite your source.
- Remember to include a context for each quotation/paraphrase. Who said it? Why does it matter? How does this support or contradict the argument you're making?
Citation Management Software
Students may choose to work with RefWorks, Zotero, or other citation programs, to organize sources and create a bibliography.
- RefWorks This link opens in a new windowBibliographic software to manage, store and share all types of information, and to generate citations and bibliographies.
- ZoteroA Smith libraries guide to using Zotero, a free online tool that helps you gather, manage, store, and generate citations and bibliographies.
- Getting Familiar with ZoteroThis PDF file will walk you through the basics of Zotero, including installation, use, and syncing your library.
American Psychological Association
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed.
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Alert: Errors in APA Style Manual, 6th edition.
- American Psychological Association (APA) Style - (Purdue Online Writing Lab)Format for APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Sixth Edition APA StyleFrom the APA website.
