Citation Help

All About Citation Tools

Why Use Citation Tools?

📚 Stay Organized: Keep track of articles, books, and websites.
⚡ Save Time: Quickly create properly formatted citations.
✅ Cite Accurately: Reduce errors and avoid plagiarism.

How to Use Citation Tools Properly

🎯 Double-Check: Citation tools aren’t perfect—verify formatting matches your style (MLA, APA, etc.).
✏️ Input Correctly: Enter complete and accurate source details for the best results.
🗂️ Stay Organized: Use tools to group and annotate sources as you research.

Recommended Tools

🛠️ NoodleTools

• Free to LPC Students!
• Step-by-step citation guidance is perfect for teaching or learning citation skills.
• Build bibliographies with ease.
• 📎 Try NoodleTools

🛠️ Zotero

• Free tool to collect, organize, and cite sources.
• Works with browsers and integrates with Word/Google Docs.
• 📎 Try Zotero

Quick Tips for Success

🔍 Review Your Citations: Match them to the official style guide.
🗒️ Track Sources as You Go: Avoid scrambling at the last minute.
💡 Learn by Doing: Practice with one tool to master its features.