Write | Cite | Publish

Why Cite?

• Avoid plagiarism
• Give proper credit to the information you use
• Allow readers to find your sources
• Avoid serious academic consequences

Determine Citation Styles

• Commonly used citing styles include APA, MLA, and Chicago. [Details]
• Many journals have their own preferred citation styles.
• Check the “Author Instructions” of the journal to find the citation style required.

Use a Citation Manager to manage your citations and cite while you write!

• Put your references into the citing style automatically by using a citation manager such as EndNote or Zotero.