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Citing Sources

Citing Your Sources

Why cite your sources?  To document your research and to give credit to others whose work you use.  It also helps you avoid plagiarism that is a violation of NCCU's academic honor code.

Click on the link below for an excellent tutorial on plagiarism.

Citation Tools

Landmarks Citation Machine

An easy-to-use citation builder. Choose the appropriate style (APA, MLA, etc.) and fill in the forms to create citations for any format.
 

EndNote Online

EndNote is a bibliography and manuscript maker - it formats citations, figures, and tables in Microsoft Word with the Cite While You Write feature. EndNote specializes in storing, managing, and searching for bibliographic references in your private reference library.
 
ProQuest RefWorks
Refworks is an amazing citation tool that you can use right inside the context of our Data Bases.  Press "Export" or "Save" on the given d

🛠️ Citation Management Tools at NCCU

1. ProQuest RefWorks

RefWorks is an online reference management software that allows users to collect, organize, and format citations. It supports various citation styles and is particularly useful for managing large research projects. RefWorks is accessible to NCCU students and faculty through the library's resources.nccu.edu

2. EndNote

EndNote is a reference management software that enables users to manage bibliographies and references when writing essays and articles. NCCU provides access to EndNote for its community. Users can download EndNote by logging into myEOL and accessing the Campus Software Repository. For the product key, contact the Research and Instruction Services Desk at 919-530-6473 or email ask@shepard.nccu.libanswers.com.nccu.edushepard.libguides.nccu.edu+1nccu.edu+1

3. Zotero

Zotero is a free, open-source reference management tool that helps users collect, organize, cite, and share research. It integrates with web browsers and word processors, making it convenient for managing references. While not specifically provided by NCCU, Zotero is widely used and compatible with many of the university's resources.lib.ncsu.eduscijournal.org

4. Landmark Citation Machine

This is an easy-to-use citation generator that helps users create citations in various styles. It is accessible through the Shepard Library's LibGuides and is useful for quickly generating citations for academic work.shepard.libguides.nccu.edu+1scijournal.org+1

5. net_ Management | Citation For NCCU

This Chrome extension provides a one-click citation tool tailored for NCCU students. It simplifies the process of generating citations directly from web pages. The extension can be added from the Chrome Web Store.chrome-stats.comchromewebstore.google.com+1chrome-stats.com+1

📚 Additional Resources

  • Writing and Speaking Studio: NCCU's Writing and Speaking Studio offers quick guides and resources on various citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago. These resources can be accessed on the Writing and Speaking Studio Resources page.nccu.edu

  • Citation Tools LibGuide: The Shepard Library provides a dedicated Citation Tools page that lists available citation management tools and style resources.nccu.edu+1nccu.edu+1

For personalized assistance with citation tools or research support, contact the Research and Instruction Services Desk at 919-530-6473 or email ask@shepard.nccu.libanswers.com.

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ata base screen and you will be prompted to initiate an account and begin your "Works Cited"  site.  It's truly a blast.