Research References
The Library at LWTech is your center for research on campus. We provide services and tools that can help you start your research assignment and also fortify your research skills in general. View our individual pages to get the help you need, and never hesitate to contact us if you have additional questions or would like to schedule a one-on-one tutorial with a librarian.
Citation/Reference Resources
Citations (references to other works in your research) are invaluable to both you
as the author and your audience/readers. This list contains links to resources to
help you properly cite your sources in APA, MLA, AMA, Chicago, and other styles. Below
you will also find tools for generating and managing your references and citations.
Please note that while many citation generators exist freely on the Internet, many
of them are out of date or have not been verified for their effectiveness and accuracy.
Please visit the physical library for access to additional resources to help you with creating citations in various styles.
Citation Tools
- MyBib: free, browser-based app for creating works cited/references pages. Designed for students. Create a free account to save your work. Supports AMA, APA 7th, and MLA 8th.
- Zotero: free browser-based and downloadable app for managing references and research. Designed for students and researchers. Includes PDF reader, file attachments, and notes functionality. Check out our Zotero Quick Guide for help.
- ZoteroBib: free browser-based tool for creating works cited/reference pages quickly.
APA Style
LWTech ResourcesAdditional Resources
MLA Style
LWTech ResourcesAMA Style
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- LocatorPlus (for journal abbreviations)
- AMA Manual of Style
Note that information is no longer available free of charge through the official site; however, you can still access the table of contents and get 30 day free trials. The physical version of the guide is available at the LWTech library. - Purdue University OWL: AMA
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Other Guides
- Plagiarism.org: Preventing Plagiarism when Writing: how to cite, paraphrase, and quote, and what is a citation, citation style, bibliography, and a footnote.
For assistance in writing papers, please visit Supplemental Instruction (SI) or the Learning Lab.
Plagiarism Resources
Plagiarism: What it is and how to prevent it
Plagiarism is defined by Merriam Webster as "The act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person." At LWTech, committing acts of plagiarism is a serious offense and can be a detriment to your status as a student and your enrollment with the college. The library is committed to ensuring students, faculty, and other members of the academic community at LWTech get the resources and support needed when dealing with plagiarism. In addition to offering citation support and providing instructional sessions for academic courses, librarians have compiled a list of "plagiarism prevention" resources. This list is updated regularly with new resources.
Learn About Plagiarism
Please note: the LWTech "Avoiding Plagiarism" handout is currently under development.
- What is Plagiarism? (Plagiarism.org) Learn about plagiarism, types, prevention, and access a glossary of terms.
- Avoiding Plagiarism (Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Learn about plagiarism, safe practices, and see examples.
- Introduction to Plagiarism video available to all, via Canvas (requires student login).
Plagiarism Exercises
Purdue OWL Plagiarism Exercises: work on examples of plagiarism and see answers.
Plagiarism Checker
PaperRater: check for plagiarism, grammar, and more.
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