Always check with your instructor on what format specifications to use for a particular class or assignment, especially when citing electronic resources including material found in library databases.
Below are some links to free citation generators.
Please keep in mind that - citation generators are NOT foolproof!
These tools listed here will save you time, but you should always double-check by:
Microsoft Word includes a citation utility that promises to format citations in several styles, such as MLA, APA, and Chicago.
This utility should not be used, as it is never correctly programmed and produces erroneously formatted citations.
Please note that the Barksdale Librarians do not support the Word citing utility and are therefore unable to help students who choose to use it. The librarians suggest learning how to cite from scratch.
DCC Librarians are more than happy to assist you with citing your sources. Come visit us at the Circulation Desk at the library!
Citation generators for APA & MLA are also available via the library catalog and many library databases. Ask a DCC librarian about specific databases that provide a citation generator. When you select a book or article you are interested in, use the citation tool to automatically generate a citation in APA or MLA format.
If you don't want to create citations from scratch, we suggest using a free citation assistance program. Some library research databases (like Academic Search, JSTOR, etc.) will also provide a tool to format citations for you.
If you use a program for citation assistance, ALWAYS check the citation provided against the official citation manual for the style you are using (MLA, APA, Turabian, etc.). If you have questions, contact your professor or check out the additional resources provided on this page.
While there are many citation programs available (EasyBib, BibMe, KnightCite, etc.), we often recommend using Zotero. OR try ZoteroBib - a quick way to get your citations done right.
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool that can help you to collect, organize, cite, and share your research resources, as a standalone program. With the click of a button you can instantly store citation information for the online information you find as you browse the web or the library's databases. You can also annotate your sources as well as organize them into separate folders.
For more information about how to use Zotero, check out this How to Use Zotero guide or the Quick Start Guide created by the folks at Zotero.
Online Bibliography Tools
The free online web tools will help you with citing your sources:
