Cite Your Sources

Where do I find the citation information in/on resources?

Source data for citations can be found ...

IN BOOKS:  The title page and the verso (following page) provide all the information you need to cite your source.

IN ARTICLES:

• Print articles -- check the front cover and the table of contents page 
• Electronic articles -- check the database record (usually above the full-text of the article).

NOTE:  For citation purposes, the words Source, Periodical Title and Journal Title are synonymous

Further Questions? Ask a Librarian or check with your professors.

Ask a Librarian

Citation Generators

NOTE 
Electronic Citation Generators are tools that should be used alongside the print/electronic copies of official style guides. They are NOT infallible.

• Zotero (requires login/password; access as a Firefox add-on bookmarker)
• Knightcite - A useful source for generating single source citations in MLA, APA, or Chicago style.  Good for short papers and presentations.
• Referen©ite (From the University of Aukland -- provides examples of MLA, APA, Chicago, and ACS styles.  Also offers tips for avoiding plagiarism and succinctly explains the reasons "why we cite sources.")
• WorldCat (can export book, article, and movie citations to Zotero or EasyBib or create bibliographies through free WorldCat account)

Citation Help!

For one-on-one citation assistance:

• Make an appointment with a librarian
• Drop in at the Research Help Desk
• Make an appointment with one of the following centers:
  • Student Resource Center (SRC) (Doheny Campus) - for traditional Undergraduate Students - schedule a Writing Consultation in myMSMU
  • Chalon Academic Support Center (ASC) - (Chalon Campus) for traditional Undergraduate Students - request an appointment with a Writing and Critical Thinking Consultant
  • Professional & Academic Resource Center (PARC) (Doheny Campus) - for Graduate Students and Weekend/Evening College (WEC) Students - schedule an appointment for Writing - assistance with brainstorming, grammar, punctuation, citation, coherent argument, and revisions is available. Schedule an appointment in myMSMU.

We are here to help you!