Citation Guides & Tips
Expert guides to help you cite sources correctly in any academic style.
How to Cite a Journal Article in Harvard Style
Harvard journal article format following Cite Them Right 12th edition. Eight worked examples for print, online, DOI, online-first, multiple authors, and special issues, plus the rules competitor guides leave out.
How to Cite a Conference Paper in IEEE Style
Complete IEEE conference paper guide: published proceedings, IEEE Xplore, workshops, virtual events, arXiv preprints, and in-press papers. Eight worked examples and the rules students miss.
How to Cite a Newspaper Article in MLA 9th Edition
Complete MLA 9 newspaper article guide: print, online, op-eds, editorials, regional papers, database access, and wire-service stories. Eight worked examples and the rules other guides skip.
How to Cite a Dissertation or Thesis in APA 7th Edition
APA 7 dissertation and thesis format with worked examples for ProQuest, institutional repositories, unpublished theses, master's theses, and embargoed work. Covers Section 10.6 rules and the most common edge cases.
How to Cite a Journal Article in CSE Style
CSE journal article format covering all three CSE systems (Citation-Sequence, Citation-Name, Name-Year). Eight worked examples, NLM abbreviation rules, and common mistakes.
How to Cite ChatGPT in APA 7th Edition
APA 7 ChatGPT format: Company. (Year). Tool Name [Large language model]. URL. Includes worked examples for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and citing specific chats.
How to Avoid Plagiarism: A Practical Guide
A clear, practical guide to avoiding plagiarism - the seven types to watch for, when a citation is required, and the note-taking habits that keep you out of trouble.
Bluebook Short Form Citations: Id., Supra, and Hereinafter
A complete guide to Bluebook short form citations under Rule 4, including when to use id. vs. supra, shortened case names, and hereinafter, with worked examples.
How to Cite a Federal Statute in Bluebook Format
A complete guide to citing U.S. federal statutes in Bluebook 21st edition format, covering the U.S.C., popular names, session laws, and common Rule 12 mistakes.
How to Cite a Supreme Court Case in Bluebook Format
A complete guide to citing U.S. Supreme Court cases in Bluebook 21st edition format, with reporter hierarchy, pin cites, parentheticals, and worked examples.
How to Cite Sources in Turabian Citation Style
A student-focused guide to Turabian citation style - notes-bibliography and author-date systems, formatting rules, and worked examples for common academic sources.
How to Cite a Government Document in APA 7th Edition
Learn the exact format for citing government documents in APA 7th edition, with examples for federal reports, congressional publications, executive orders, state documents, and more.