Citation Guides

The following QuickGuides provide examples of how to cite the literature that you use in your scholarly work. For more resources related to each style, click on the appropriate link in the navigation menu. If you aren't sure which style to use, check with your course instructor.

If you are collecting a lot of sources for your research, citation management software can help you organize them. RefWorks is available for all U of A students and faculty.

While the Library does not provide access to the desktop version of EndNote, we have provided information on configuring EndNote to access library resources as well as tip sheets on importing records into EndNote from our major database platforms.

What is citation? Why is it important? The following resources give background information about citation.