Tips
If you are unsure which citation style to use for a class or assignment, consult your professor.
Commonly-used styles are typically defined by professional groups or associations, like the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Modern Language Association (MLA). Other styles are defined by individual journals, and guidelines are usually found on the journal's website.
Citation Guides
Short guides
By Excelsior College Online Writing Lab
Citation Tools
Quick tool
- ZoteroBibhelps you build a bibliography from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software
Citation management software
Libraries guides on popular citation management software:
Writing Help
- Writing Process OverviewBy Excelsior College OWL
- Writing GuidesBy Writing@CSU
- CSU Writing CenterFree service offering inclusive, cooperative feedback on writing projects