Citing your sources is a key part of research and knowledge creation—it shows respect for the ideas and work of others while helping your readers understand how you built your argument and where they can learn more. While all citation styles aim to provide enough detail to locate a source, each one has its own format and rules.
Citation style
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Managing your research does not have to be overwhelming—there are great tools designed to help you stay organized and cite sources with ease.
Mendeley is a free, research-focused tool that lets you collect, organize, highlight, and cite your sources. It is installed on all campus lab computers and can also be downloaded to your device.
Want to give it a try? Explore our Mendeley step-by-step guide, or book a one-on-one session with the research librarian for expert tips and troubleshooting—starting early makes a big difference for large projects.
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