Why Cite?
It's important to cite sources because:
- Citations allow others to find the sources you used in your research.
- They help establish the credibility of your research.
- They acknowledge the work of others who have made your own research possible.
- And last but certainly not least, they help you avoid plagiarizing!
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How to Avoid PlagiarismPlagiarism tutorials and infographic - "Is it plagiarism?"
Citation Styles
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by American Psychological Association The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2010
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
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How to Cite Something You Found on a Website: When Information is MissingNo date? No author? No problem! The guidance here is the same for 6th and 7th editions.
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Excelsior OWLExcelsior OWL provides examples of APA citation formats (in-text and references).
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Citation StylesWhy Cite? How to use APA, MLA, and Chicago Turabian? Style manuals and other writing resources.
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IEEE Citation ExamplesExtensive list of sources with examples of how to cite in the IEEE style from Dudley Knox Library at the Naval Postgraduate School.
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IEEE Editorial Style Manual (pdf)Use the IEEE Editorial Style Manual to cite IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Letters. For information not included here consult the Chicago Manual of Style.
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IEEE Style GuideA guide to IEEE referencing style from Murdoch University for another resource.
Where do I Find the DOI?
APA prefers that DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) are used for article citations. DOIs can be found in the article record in the database, or you can search for the article title inCrossRef below. (Note : Some articles--especially older ones--will not have a DOI.)
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Learn more about DOIs from The International DOI Foundation
Citation Managers
What is a citation manager?
Citation managers are programs that allow the users to collect, organize, and cite sources. They also allow for collaboration and some provide the ability to store and annotate PDFs within the system.
Why use a citation manager?
- Organize sources using folders, tags, and even group libraries for collaboration with people across the world.
- Many have browser extensions or integration with library software to make it easy to collect items while you research.
- Many integrate with Google Docs and/or Microsoft Word to make it easy to cite sources while writing.
- Note: Always double-check auto-generated citations for missing information or mistakes.
Get Started with Citation Managers
New: See our Citation Managers Guide !
Zotero is a free, open source citation manager with a desktop app,browser extension, and integration with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and LibreOffice. Check out the library's Zotero Handout.
- Paperpile
Paperpile is a web-based reference citation management system, with emphasis on integration with Google apps.
Getting Started:
~Select the Start Free Trial option. You will need to login with your SJSU email address.
~Next,go to Settings > Account info and click on "Activate site license"
~Enter your SJSU email address, and then click the activation link you will receive via email.