Citation Guides
Style Websites
Citing References in Your Paper This set of web pages covers several writing styles such as APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style. From the The University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format A lengthy guide with examples, from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab.
Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format A lengthy guide with examples, from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab.
Using American Sociological Association (ASA) Format A guide with examples from California State University, Los Angeles.
Citation Generators*
BibMe A tool for formatting bibliographies in MLA, APA, or Chicago styles, including brief citation guides.
Citation Wizards From the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy: converts to MLA, APA, and CSE (formerly known as (CBE) style.
DocsSite From Arizona State University: converts all types of government document citations into MLA or APA format.
Citation Management Software
EndNote and EndNote Web Information on EndNote bibliographic software, including a link to free training sessions held at the library.
Zotero An add-on for the Firefox browser: helps collect, manage, and cite research sources.
*Disclaimer: These sites are maintained by third parties outside of the MSU Libraries. Always double-check any citations generated by these sites to ensure accuracy.