Library and Information Studies: Research & Citation Assistance
Citation Management
- APA styleAPA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences.
- Chicago StyleThe Chicago citation style of documentation of sources, which uses footnotes or endnotes plus bibliography, is the Chicago Manual of Style, available in print and online.
- MLA StyleMLA Style of citation uses in-text citation plus a Works-Cited List, is the University of Saskatchewan Department of English Requirements for Essays.
- Citation Style GuideInformation on a variety of citations styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.
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Evaluation Information
- How to Evaluate Information SourcesThis handout explains the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary sources of information, as well as scholarly vs. popular literature. It helps critically evaluate the information you are reading.
Reference managers
Reference (or citation) management software allows you to import references/citations from online databases, organize them into folders, insert them into the body of your research paper in a variety of citation style formats (e.g. APA and MLA), and generate formatted reference lists.
The University Library offers help and instruction on using the following reference managers. Feel free to contact the librarian for your subject area, or submit your question here.
If you require technical support with purchasing, downloading or installing reference management software, please raise an IT Support service request.
- BibTex and LaTexPrimarily used in math and computer science.
- Comparing Citation ManagersNot sure which citation manager to use? We've created a handy comparison chart to help you decide.
Writing Help
- Writing Help GuideA guide to writing resources for students and teaching resources for faculty.
Research Paper Planner
- Assignment PlannerThe research paper planner will provide you with resources and helpful tips to guide you through the steps of the research and writing process. To start, simply enter the dates that you plan to work on your paper.
Copyright
- CopyrightThe University of Saskatchewan's Copyright Office is part of the library. They have information on their website to assist the campus community.
Citing Photographs & Illustrations
- Art, Photographs, & Illustrations (Yale)Examples for citing art, photographs and illustrations in MLA, APA and Chicago Styles.
Workshops
- Take a citation workshopLearn the basics of citation and formatting in the four most common documentation styles.
Citation Styles: APA, MLA, and Chicago - Citation styles workshop recordingsView recordings of past workshops on citation styles or reference managers.