Properly citing your sources is an essential part of academic writing. APA style is widely used in the social sciences and other fields, and learning how to use it effectively will enhance the credibility of your work. Below are resources and tools to help you cite sources accurately in APA style. The primary reference for APA Style is the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Print copies can be found at: http://bit.ly/37rWzJp. The full style manual is not available online via site license to universities.
For a comprehensive guide to citing sources in APA style, visit the Purdue OWL Writing Lab on APA Style. This resource offers detailed explanations, examples, and tips for citing books, articles, websites, and more in APA format.
EndNote is a reference management software that allows you to collect, organize, and format citations in APA and other styles. It integrates seamlessly with word processors, making inserting citations and generating bibliographies easy. Rutgers-affiliated users have unlimited record and attachment storage with EndNote. Rutgers NetID is required to download the paid version.
Zotero is a free, open-source tool for managing and sharing research materials. It can automatically save citation details from web pages and integrates with word processors to streamline the citation process. Zotero is particularly user-friendly for students and researchers. Please note that Rutgers does not have an institutional subscription to Zotero. The free version includes all the same functionality and features as the paid version but with a 300 MB storage limit. To acquire additional storage options, you can consider the paid version.
Using Rutgers QuickSearch for APA Citations
Rutgers QuickSearch is a powerful tool for finding academic resources at Rutgers. After locating the item you want to cite, click the "Cite" icon in the item’s record. This feature provides a preformatted citation in APA style, which you can copy and paste into your bibliography.
Using the tools and resources listed above, you can efficiently manage and create accurate APA-style citations. Whether you prefer using citation management software like EndNote or Zotero, or leveraging the built-in citation tools in Rutgers QuickSearch, these options will help simplify the process of creating professional academic references.