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Auto-formatted Citations in Library Resources
When using library resources, many database providers offer you tools that automatically create pre-formatted citations. If you can't find the citation, you can always Ask a Librarian.
Step 1: Click on the item you want to cite.
Step 2: Look for a button that says "cite" or an icon that looks something like the below to find the pre-formatted citation (exact wording and appearance will vary from system to system):
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Step 3: Select your citation style and copy and paste the pre-formatted citation in your paper!
Note: These automatic tools are not error-proof. You are responsible for the final product. Always double check automatically generated citations and references for correct formatting (capitalization, punctuation, placement of elements, etc.).
Citation Builders and Management
Note: These automatic tools are not error-proof. You are responsible for the final product. Always double check automatically generated citations and references for correct formatting (capitalization, punctuation, placement of elements, etc.).
- Citation BuilderFrom the University of North Carolina, the Citation Builder tool helps you build citations. You choose your source type and citation style and enter your source information into a form, and the tool formats the citation for you.
- KnightCiteFrom the Hekman Library at Calvin College, KnightCite helps you build citations. Choose your citation style (MLA, APA, or Chicago) and your resource type, then enter your resource information into the form. The tool will format the citation for you.
- OttobibOttoBib creates citations for books. Simply enter the ISBN of the book you wish to cite, select your citation style, and OttoBib creates a citation for you. MLA, APA, and Chicago citation styles available.
- Zotero Zotero is free citation management software that integrates with your browser for easy saving and organization of your research sources. When you're ready to write, Zotero also integrates with Microsoft Word, and OpenOffice Writer to make creating your in-text citations and works cited/bibliography page more efficient.
