Citation Guides

Proper source attribution means giving clear credit whenever you use someone else’s ideas, words, data, or creative work. Cite sources immediately when you incorporate them—don’t wait until the end of a paragraph. Use quotation marks for exact wording and in-text citations for paraphrases. When in doubt, cite. Common knowledge (widely known facts) doesn’t need citation, […]

Comprehensive comparison of citation generators vs manual citation. Learn when to use tools like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote and when manual citation is better. Includes accuracy data and decision framework.

Comprehensive guide covering the major academic citation styles (APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago 17th, Harvard) with detailed formatting rules, in-text citation examples, reference list templates, and discipline-specific usage guidance for students and researchers.