Citing sources maintain academic standards and establish your credibility as it proves that you have done your research by looking at existing information and you are contributing to the scholarly discourse with well-supported arguments.
Cite according to the citation style recommended by your instructor or the style that is common to your field of study or subject.
Citations give credit to the original authors and help readers to better understand the ideas you included in your paper.
Citing your sources consistently and accurately helps you avoid committing plagiarism in your writing.
For further details on citations, see the LibGuide below:
Citation and Style Guides: Style Guides, Help Sheets, Formatting Papers
MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.
If your instructor tells you to use MLA format, consult the MLA Handbook at the Reference desk at the Library.
MLA Style Center - Authorized Web site devoted to MLA style
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue Owl)
A very good guide to teach you about citations and formatting.
MLA 9th Edition Citation Pamphlet (UCNJ Libraries)
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by APA (American Psychological Association) style is used to write papers and cite sources within the social sciences.
The APA Style Website - Authorized information derived from the APA Publication Manual
APA 7th Edition Citation Pamphlet (UCNJ Libraries)
APA 7th Edition Quick Reference Guide -- from the APA (American Psychological Association)
APA 7th Edition Style Guide -- from Purdue OWL (Purdue University, Online Writing Lab)
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by Chicago 17th Edition Citation Pamphlet (Author-Date) -- UCNJ Libraries
The Chicago 17th Edition Style Guide -- from Purdue OWL (Purdue University, Online Writing Lab)
Citation generators help you to format your citations; both for in-text citations and your works cited page. The UCNJ Libraries presently offers Noodle Tools to help you build your citations.
NoodleTools - Register here for your free account.
Noodle Tools guides you through the process of creating citations. You can create citations for any type of source and can also generate in-text citations. Sign up for your personal account (no cost to you), and start building correct citations according to current guidelines for APA, Chicago, and MLA styles.
Use NoodleTools Express to create a single citation.
Noodle Tools Help Desk answers frequently asked questions or more specific questions.
Noodle Tools Companion is a free app available for Apple and Android devices.
