The library subscribes to two software programs designed to help you with keep track of and write citations. Below are the pros and cons of each program.
NoodleBib: A step-by-step tool for creating and storing MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian styles.
- Personal account
- Great for learning a citation style that you are not familiar with
- Intended for teaching citations
- Can only cite in MLA, APA, or Chicago
- Has an electronic notecard option. Great for organizing and writing a paper.
- Ability to create annotations with the citation
- Exports a bibliography
- Internet Connection Required
Zotero: A tool for many citation styles. Ability to capture information quickly from web pages, online catalogs, webpages, etc.
- Many citation styles
- Easy to import citations
- Fairly accurate citations
- Easy to Organize
- Can add a .pdf attachment with the citation (virtual filing cabinet)
- Microsoft Office Add-on for creating in-text citations and a bibliography
- Option to add a note with a citation (this might be an option for documenting your annotations)
- Operates within Firefox web browser
- Internet Connection Required
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