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Citation guidelines


This page provides helpful resources to support students with citations. If you have any questions, suggestions to improve this page, or encounter issues with the links, please email [email protected].  
This page was last updated 10/12/2025

style Guides

Citing sources correctly is essential in academic writing.  It gives proper credit to original authors, helps students avoid plagiarism and develop strong research skills. Citation guides are valuable tools that make this process easier and more accurate.  Three widely used styles are: APA7, MLA9, and CMS.  Each style is typically used in different subject areas, so be sure to check with your teacher to confirm which one is appropriate for your assignment.  To learn more about each citation style, click on the images below. 
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Citation generators 

Citation generators are a quick and convenient way to create accurate citations for your sources. Here are four user-friendly tools that offer free versions.   Pick the one that works the best for you, or use the one your teacher recommends. 

Note: EasyBib is free for MLA style only.
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No matter which citation style you're using, always remember to credit your sources. Citing your work properly helps you avoid plagiarism and gives credit where it’s due. With helpful tools like these, citing your sources is simpler than ever!


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in-text citations 

Refer to the style guides (linked above) for how to do in-text citations or view the videos below.  
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