Citation Tools

Citations and ReferencesA reference tells the reader where you

found the information.A citation is a description about the

reference that will allow readers to find the information.

Is there a need?To build a searchable library of

references.Allows the researcher to keep track of

where and when you found the information.

What types of information can be organized?

Full text articlesImagesSyllabiPapersKeywordsSearch strategies

Citation ToolsThey come in many formats:

SoftwareOnline formsOnline websitesBrowser extensionsOnline sitesTools created by publishers

What do they do?Put together the citations in the

correct formatConnect to MS Word to aide in

writing the paper.

What do I need to think about?

Where can I use it?On the web?Just on one machine?Ease of use.What kind of support will I receive

from the creator/company?Cost of purchase and updates.

Will these tools take the place of knowing APA?

Tools are not perfectMust know APA to verify that the tool

is citing correctly.

Anything else?Find a tool that works well with your

learning style.Don’t starting using a tool the night

before a paper is due.Tools are set up for APA, but the

Fischler style guide trumps APA.

APA-Style HelperWho: APACost: $34.95Where: www.apa.org/software/Issues: Does not work with Word

2007; Could not find trial version; Does not state if it is compatible with Vista.

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StyleEase for APAWho: StyleEase SoftwareCost: $35.00Where: www.styleEase.orgIssues: Does have trial software.

Formats your paper. Must create references, can not import them from databases.

APA Format WizardWho: Recipes for Word (R4W)Cost: $34.99Where: www.apaformatwizard.comIssues: Could not find trial version.

Formats your paper using paper wizard. Other wizards. Must create references, can not import them from databases.

Citation WizardWho: Wizards for Word Cost: $25.95Where:

www.wizardsforword.com/citationwizardIssues: Could not find trial version. Formats

your paper using paper wizard. Must create references, can not import them from databases.

Citation WizardWho: Wizards for Word Cost: $25.95Where:

www.wizardsforword.com/citationwizardIssues: Could not find trial version. Formats

your paper using paper wizard. Must create references, can not import them from databases.

Format EaseWho: Guilford PressCost: $32.95Where: www.formatease.comIssues: Could not find trial version.

Centralized Reference List. Cust. Support. Not compatible with Word 2007

Reference Point Software for APA

Who: Reference Point SoftwareCost: $32.95Where: www.charm.net/~rps/

products.htmIssues: Could not find trial version.

Ability to import references from databases. Customer support

Dr. PaperWho: The Write DirectionCost: $19.99Where: www.apastyle.netIssues: Could not find trial version.

Formats paper. Ability to create references, but not import references. Ability to create unlimited notecards.

Citation 9Who: The Write DirectionCost: $99.00 (69.00 to upgrade from

previous versionWhere: www.citationonline.netIssues: Trial version to download.

Ability to create references, but not import references. Ability to create unlimited notecards.

KnightCiteCreated by a university

www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.php

Only creates citation. APA 2007 not quite correct.

Citation Builderhttp://www.lib.ncsu.edu/lobo2/citatio

nbuilder/citationbuilder.phpOnly creates citation. Not many information types to

choose.Does not include Electronic sources,

except Websites.Does not include APA 2007.

DocsCitehttp://www.asu.edu/lib/hayden/govd

ocs/docscite/docscite.htmOnly creates citation. Not many information types to

choose.Does not include APA 2007

OttoBibhttp://ottobib.com/Only creates citation for booksUses ISBN of the book to create

citation.

Son of Citation Machinewww.citationmachine.netOnly creates citation.Also does in-text citationAPA 2007 not supported

DatabasesProquestWilsonWebEric(CSA)

ZoteroWorks only with Mozilla FireFoxSeparately generates in-text cites and

references.Ability to import citations and create

citations manually.Other…..

EndNoteCreates in-text and references

simultaneously.Import References and create them

manually