There are quite a few different ways to properly cite resources in your paper. The citation style usually depends on the academic discipline involved. For example:
Check with your professor to make sure you use the style required for that class!
The best sources to learn more about these citations styles are the respective publication manuals. There are several resources available in the Library to assist you with learning more about citation:
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing by
Updated for the needs of today's studentsand with handy citation style guides adapted from The Chicago Manual of Style , Seventeenth Edition, the MLA Handbook , Eighth Edition, and the Publication Manual of the APA , Seventh Editionthe third edition of The Nuts and Bolt of College Writing offers essential guidance for college writers at all levels. Praise for previous editions: "This wonderful little book has helped improve the level of writing in all the courses I teach. No one should graduate from college without having used it." Gonzalo Munevar, Lawrence Technological University "With concision and wit, Harvey shows college students how to write papers that are clear, cogent, and also stylish." James Miller, editor, Dædalus "Simply the best guide to clear and effective writing since Strunk and White. Indispensable for studentsand for their teachers." Terry Nardin, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
The Simple Math of Writing Well by
Writing guides abound, but The Simple Math of Writing Well is one of a kind. Readers will find its practical approach affirming, encouraging, and informative, and its focus on the basics of linguistic structure releases 21st-century writers to embrace the variety of mediums that define our internet-connected world. As Harrop reminds us in the opening chapters of her book, we write more today than ever before in history: texts, emails, letters, blogs, reports, social media posts, proposals, etc. The Simple Math of Writing Well is the first guide that directly addresses the importance of writing well in the Google age.
Processes: Writing Across Academic Careers by
Processes: Writing Across Academic Careers is an edited collection showcasing the diversity of writing processes, styles, and formats in academia. Students, faculty, and staff share both published and unpublished work and reflect on their writing process as well as writing in their fields and disciplines. This book shows that, while writing looks and functions differently in different disciplines, college communities center on writing.The text's sections feature compositions from nursing, STEM and health sciences, education, and history and culture. The examples include reflections on the role of writing in one's academic career, examples of professional writing in the sciences, research papers, conference proposals, and laboratory reports. Each example is accompanied by a thoughtful reflection about how the author crafted their work.Students learning to write in college and in their specific disciplines will gain a holistic understanding of the kinds of writing they will encounter over the course of their academic careers and an appreciation for the multitudes of ways writers work.The writing featured is by students, faculty, and staff at Farmingdale State College, a State University of New York (SUNY) campus on Long Island. The collection was compiled and edited by the FSC Writing in the Disciplines committee.
With all citation generators, double-check the citation against the official style manual, your instructor's resources, or library resources.