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Germantown Research Guide

Zotero Citation Management

Zotero is an online and app-based citation management tool. With Zotero, you can organize, save, and annotate references and create reference lists. Zotero also has a word processing application for Microsoft Word and Google Docs that allows you to import in-text and full citations from your Zotero account. 

Note to users: Remember when using Zotero, you have ultimate responsibility for the projects and bibliographies created. You will want to proofread all documents to determine the accuracy of the spelling, capitalization, and general formatting.  Take a look at the style manual you are using and compare your reference list and notes to the examples in the style manual

For assistance using Zotero, please visit the Zotero Research Guide or contact a Research Coach. 

Online Writing Guides

MLA Style Guide

The MLA or Modern Language Association citation style is used mainly by the English, language, and humanities. The MLA handbook gives guidelines on citing sources both in text and in a works cited page. Check with your professor for specific citation criteria they may have in addition to the MLA style guidelines.

APA Publication Manual

The APA citation style is used mainly in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Check with your professor to see which edition you should use as both editions are being used. 

Turabian