Citation Tools

Citing sources used in a research project is very important. There are several different formats used to cite sources: MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), Chicago, and Turabian to name a few most-used formats. RHS teachers generally use the MLA format, in an effort to standardize the information. The RHS library has sample MLA citation sheets available for students' use.

Citations are formatted in similar ways, and can be generated automatically by several citation tools online:

• Citation Machine generates MLA or APA citations for a variety of sources
• Easybib generates citations in MLA or APA styles
• Bibme.org will format a citation using the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) of a book
• Knightcite also formats various sources, print and electronic

All of these citation generators have been updated to the 7th ed. of the MLA Handbook, published in April 2009.

Quoting or paraphrasing information without citing your source is called plagiarism. To view an interactive tutorial on how to avoid plagiarizing, click here.

Creative Commons Search allows users to search for images or other media which are licensed. This is a good way to find media resources that can be legally used in student projects.

Page created by Ellen Taylor

9/29/09