Introduction to Rutgers University Libraries

Purdue OWL

• This website run by Purdue University is one of the best resources for citation help. It provides easy-to-follow examples on how to cite any type of information from a book to a tweet. 
• Jump to:   Style Guide Overview   |    MLA Guide    |   APA Guide  |   Chicago Manual of Style Guide

Purdue Owl: MLA Classroom Poster

• This provides the basic information for using MLA style citations. For more detailed information, please review the style guide linked above. Or see the MLA 9th edition Handbook Plus.

Purdue Owl:  APA Classroom Poster 

• This provides the basic information for using MLA style citations. For more detailed information, please review the style guide linked above. Or see the Concise APA Handbook.

Purdue Owl: CMOS Classroom Poster (best viewed in Firefox)

• This provides the basic information for using Chicago style citations.  For more detailed information, please review the style guide linked above. Or see the Chicago Manual of Style Online.

These websites will generate your citations for you.

Many databases allow you to export citations from your search results to a citation manager. A citation manager lets you save all of your research in one place, keep it well organized and easily accessible. When it comes time to type your assignment, some citation managers (RefWorks, EndNote, Zotero) let you select citations you saved in your account and automatically format them in your assignment. For more information, see our guide to citation management.

If you have questions, Ask Us or email citationmgr@libraries.rutgers.edu.