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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.