Other Citation Building Tools
- ZoteroFirefox extension designed for the Firefox browser (Mac and PC). Free online reference management and authoring.
- KnightCiteFree and simple online citation building tool from Hekman Library at Calvin College. Builds citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
- EasyBibThe Free Automatic Bibliography and Citation Maker
Create a Works Cited instantly & take notes!
APA Citation Assistance
- APA citation guideQuick Help for Referencing Nursing/Medical/Health Materials Using Guidelines from the Publication Manual of the APA, 7th ed. (2019) Adapted from the Olson Library APA Guide on January 8, 2020 by Prof. Mike Strahan.
Northern Michigan University
- Professor Patti Christi's APA pptA powerpoint presentation by Dr. Patti Christi at McNeese State University's College of Nursing for APA 7th edition.
What is a citation style?
A citation style is the format used when citing a resource. Styles vary according to discipline. The same elements are there, but the formatting is different:
Common citation styles include:
APA (American Psychological Association)
Chicago/Turabian
MLA (Modern Language Association)
NLM (National Library of Medicine)
For more information about citation styles and how to cite, visit library.mcneese.edu
Grammar, Usage & Style
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)Purdue OWL offers over 200 FREE resources on everything from correctly citing sources in research papers to writing a resume.
- Dave's ESL CafeGrammar for students who use English-as-a-second-language and for teachers with ESL students.
- Merriam-Webster OnlineMerriam-Webster is the preferred dictionary for both the Publication Manual of the APA and the Chicago Manual of Style. This site provides access to both the dictionary and the thesaurus.
APA Video Tutorial
What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the use of another's ideas, research, or words without crediting the source. Information that is common knowledge does not have to cited. Sometimes the line between what should be cited is hard to distinguish. For a brief tutorial on when to cite information and how to avoid plagiarism, view Prentice Hall's Understanding Plagiarism.
Plagiarism Interactive Tutorial
- McNeese State University Plagiarism Tutorialcreated Summer 2010