American Sociological Association Style GuideThe library supports these tools designed to help you create, organize, and write citations. Below are the pros and cons of each.
NoodleTools: A step-by-step tool for creating and storing MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian styles.
Pros:
+ Can create a personal account (through library's subscription)
+ Great for learning an unfamiliar citation style
+ Has an electronic notecard option and tools for creating outlines - ideal for organizing a paper
+ Allows users to create annotations along with citations
+ Exports a bibliography
Cons:
- Can only cite in MLA, APA, or Chicago
- Internet Connection Required
Pros:
+ Many citation styles
+ Easy to import citations
+ Easy to organize
+ Can add a .pdf attachment with citations
+ Works seamlessly with add-ons to create in-text citations and a bibliography for:
*Microsoft Office
*Google Docs
*LibreOffice
+ Option to add a note with a citation
Cons:
- Internet Connection Required
Zoterobib: This online tool builds a bibliography instantly from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software.
Pros:
+ Many citation styles
+ Very easy to use - no software to learn
+ Easy to import citations
+ Can create bibliography fully within your browser; option to generate a link to return later
+ Includes tools for creating parenthetical citations, footnotes, and endnotes
Cons:
- Internet connection required
- Might lose your work if you close your browser while using Chrome's incognito mode