Citation Help/Writing Resources

Formatting Citations in Microsoft Word
(Note: citation formating features are only available in editions of Microsoft Word 2007 and later releases)

Microsoft Word 2010

• Tutorial: How to Use the Microsoft Citations & Bibliography Tool (PDF)
  Indiana University at Kokomo Iinformation Technology Training guide
• APA, MLA, Chicago – automatically format bibliographies
  A short guide to Using Word 2010's citation features from the Microsoft Office website.
  
• Insert or create footnotes and endnotes
  A guide to inserting or creating footnotes and endnotes from the Microsoft Office website.
• Microsoft Word: Advanced Features for Publication, Collaboration, and Instruction (PDF)
  An excellent general guide from the Faculty Development Institute at Virginia Tech. The Citation section begins on page 23, though the document also has information useful for creating page numbers, headers, and using review and tracking functions.
• Using Microsoft Word 2010's References Feature (for Students)
  A short, informal guide to using Word 2010's citation features from How-To-Geek.
  

Microsoft Word 2007

• Using Microsoft 2007 to Create References and Bibliographies
  Northern Michigan University Olson Library tutorial
• Guide to Citing Sources in Word 2007 (PDF)
  The Globe University Education Network Library
• Tips for Correctly formatting a research paper in Microsoft Word 2007 (PDF)
  LSC-North Harris College Library
• References and Citations in Word 2007
  Florida Gulf Coast University tutorial
• Errors in Microsoft Word 2007 APA Formating (PDF)
  A few errors noted in the APA Formating function in Microsoft Word 2007, by Susie H. VanHuss, desktop computing expert, instructor and author, Mississippi State University

APA STYLE

• Official APA Style Format Manual Home Online
  Reference to the editorial style guide and system of citations preferred by the American Psychological Association.
  Specific recommendations regarding citations of electronic and on-line materials.
  
  
• The Digital Object Indentifier (DOI) for On-Line Sources as part of the APA Style
  In the Sixth Edition (July 2009) of the APA Style Manual, citations for sources found in electronic databases and on the internet require inclusion of a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number, if one is available.
  
  • APA DOI and URL Flowchart: flow-charted, simplified explanation for using and finding Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for on-line source citations.
  • APA Website Official DOI Blogs: how-to and step-by-step info from APA Staff.
  • Electronic Sources and Locator Information: from the official APA Style Website, this PDF examines and explains the operation of the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) as advocated in the Sixth Edition (July 2009) of the APA Style Manual.
  • What is a Digital Object Identifier, or DOI? more info from the APA Website
    
    
• APA Guides
  • In-Text APA Citations in APA Style
    Tips and recommendations for in-text APA citations from Diana Hacker, professor and author of dozens of handbooks on writing and citation styles of all formats.
  • List of References (Bibliography) in APA Style
    Hacker on creating a document's list of references (bibliography).
  • Using APA Format
    APA formating style guide created by OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University.
  • APA Citation Guide
    Ohio State University Libraries
  • APA Documentation Style
    From The Writer's Handbook, University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
    
    
• Sample Papers in APA Format
  • Sample APA Paper (PDF)
    Diane Hacker presents a sample social sciences paper in the APA citation format, with a variety of different sources represented.
  • OWL Sample APA Paper
    APA sample paper in APA citation format, with a variety of different sources presented created by OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University.

MLA STYLE

• MLA 2009 Citation Guide (PDF)
  Lone Star College-Cyfair Library guide to MLA Citation, 7th ed., prepared by Professor Monica Norem
  
• MLA Style: English and other Humanities
  Bedford/St. Martin's "Research and Documentation Online" from Diane Hacker, formerly faculty at Prince George's Community College in Maryland. Examples of in-text citation, list of works cited, information notes, manuscript format and a sample paper.
• Using MLA Format
  Excellent detailed guide created by OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University.
• MLA Citation Guide
  Ohio State University Libraries
• MLA: Overview
  Prepared by Writing Center at Colorado State University.
• Citing Databases - Gale
  Citation guides for electronic documents found online in Gale Databases like Infotrac Newspapers, Business & Company Resource Center, Literature Resource Center, and Health Reference Center.
• MLA Bibliographic Guide (PDF)
  Seattle Central Community College Library.

OTHER CITATION STYLE FORMATS

• Chicago/Turabian (CMS)
  • Chicago Style: History
    Bedford/St. Martin's "Research and Documentation Online" from Diane Hacker, Prince George's Community College. Examples of footnotes & endnotes, bibliography, model notes, manuscript format and sample pages.
  • Citation Guide: Chicago/Turabian Style
    Simon Fraser University Library
  • Chicago Manual of Style (Turabian)
    Prepared by Writing Center at Colorado State University.
• Uncle Sam - Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications
  "This guide provides examples of the most common examples of government document citations. These examples are based on the Chicago/Turabian standard bibliographic style and not reference-list form."
• Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
  Peter W. Martin Cornell Law School - "This citation primer is based on the Seventeenth Edition of the "Bluebook." This document links, point by point, to the disk version of this material held on the LII's Folio Webserver."
• Citing Electronic Information in History Papers
  Dr. Maurice Crouse, Department of History, The University of Memphis
• Council of Science Editors (CSE) Scientific Style
  Prepared by Writing Center at Colorado State University.
• CSE Citation Guide
  Ohio State University Libraries.
• CSE Number System: Sciences
  Bedford/St. Martin's "Research and Documentation Online" from Diane Hacker, Prince George's Community College. Examples of number system, reference list, manuscript format and sample pages.

Online Citation Composers/Aggregators

• Endnote (available to SHSU and TAMU students only)
  • Sam Houston University Student Access to Endnote
  • Texas A&M Student Access to Endnote
    With EndNote, you can:
    • Export journal and book records from many databases to EndNote
    • Access your citations anytime, from anywhere the Internet is available
    • Use "Cite While You Write" to insert references into Word as you write the paper with only a click or two to create citations and a bibliography in the style of your choice
      

Writing Centers

• Purdue University's On-Line Writing Lab
  With over 120 instructional handouts, this is one of the finest collections of writing resources on the Web. Topics covered include writing research papers, parts of speech, punctuation, sentence construction, spelling, ESL, and more.
• Writing@CSU: The Writing Center at Colorado State University
  "The Writing Center supports local and CSU writers and teachers with a wide range of resources, including interactive tutorials and demonstrations, writing guides, and extensive links to writing and teaching resources on the Internet."
• University Writing Center at Texas A&M University
• Sam Houston State University Writing Center Handouts
• Undergraduate Writing Center at University of Texas-Handouts

Writing Guides and Handbooks

• Guide to Grammar and Writing
  College guide to effective use of the English language. Includes definitions of sentence parts, rules for comma usage and other punctuation marks, plurals and possessives, spelling, nouns and modifiers, words and phrases to avoid, capitalization, spelling and abbreviations.
• Guide to Grammar & Style
  Prepared by Jack Lynch, "Assistant Professor in the English department of the Newark campus of Rutgers University, specializing in the English literature of the eighteenth century.."
• UVic Writer's Guide
  From the University of Victoria (Canada) Writing Center. "Originally prepared for students in the English Department at the University of Victoria, the Guide is an introduction to the process of writing and to the study of literature."
• Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
  Exceptional interactive online guide to writing essays & term papers.
• Writer's Handbook
  From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center topics include Academic Writing, Essays & Application Letters, Grammar & Style and Documentation Guides.
• Writers' Workshop
  From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Be sure to look at the other writing resources available on this exceptional web site.
• Advice on Academic Writing
  "These files answer the kinds of questions that University of Toronto students ask about their written assignments. Most were created by writing instructors here--people who are familiar with U of T expectations. But you will also find links to good advice from writing instructors at other institutions."
• A+ Research & Writing Center
  From the Internet Public Library a "Step by Step Guide to Researching and Writing a Paper."
• How to Write an Essay
  The Department of English, University of Victoria
• How to Write a Term Paper
  From Gale Online Publishing "This guide is designed to support you as you use electronic and print resources to: Choose a Topic...Begin and Organize a Research Paper...Prepare a Works Cited Page."
• How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography
  Cornell University Library
• Annotated Bibliography Guidelines
  Tidewater Community College Writing Center
• UCI Libraries Thesis and Dissertation Manual
  From the University of California, Irvine
• Texas A&M University Thesis and Dissertation Manual
• Master's Thesis Preparation Guide
  Doctoral Dissertation Preparation Guide
  From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School
• Writing and Presenting Your Thesis or Dissertation
  This guide looks at many of the quasi-political aspects of the thesis/dissertation process. "Such topics as how to select a supportive committee, making a compelling presentation of your research outcomes and strategies for actually getting the paper written are discussed." Scroll to the bottom of the page to find excellent links to additional online information.

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updated 10/11/2011