Cite it right!: An Introduction to Citation Styles and Citation Management Tools

Abstract

APA Style, Vancouver Style, Chicago Style and more!

Have you been asked to include citations in papers or follow a particular citation style in your projects but you’re unsure where to start? This session will introduce you to why you cite, how to cite, as well as tools to help with your writing and citing.

In this session we’ll cover:

Why citing information is important How to identify which citation style to use Where to look for directions on how to cite specific kinds of information sources How to create both in-text citations and end-of-paper citations What tools you can use to manage your references and support your writing and citing