Dick Smith Library Citation Resources
The Library provides access to most of the major style guides used by any discipline. Most of these are accessibe on the Citing Sources library page. Bookmark this page so it becomes your “go to” for help when citing your sources.
Tips and Tricks for Citing Your Sources
- Be cautious when using websites as sources. In addition to the questionable reliability of many sites, they can also be very difficult to cite properly. Citing electronic sources requires an author’s name, publisher, and date of publication, information that many websites lack. The Writing Center recommends using the library databases for research as much as possible.
- Citations can be tricky, but they’re important to do correctly to avoid plagiarism. If you’re unsure about how to cite a source, drop by the Writing Center and we’ll be happy to help!
Citing With Purdue Owl
The OWL is updated frequently so writers are sure to have access to the newest style manuals. Since citation and formatting rules change often, this is a good source to use to be sure you have the latest documentation guidelines.
Other Useful Links
Texas A&M University Writing Center “Writing and Speaking Guides“
University of North Carolina “The Writing Center: Tips & Tools“
Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
Note: the University Writing Center uses Grammarly to help students identify issues with grammar, mechanics, punctuation and spelling errors.
University of Arizona Global Campus “Writing Skills Refreshers“