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LibrarySearch Tips

Get tips on how to use our LibrarySearch and all the powerful tools that are embedded in it.

LibrarySearch Citation Generator Tool

The LibrarySearch has a built-in citation generator that allows you to get citations for your Works Cited List, References List, or Bibliography. The video below will show you how to utilize this tool. 

 

Export sources to citation management tools

LibrarySearch allows you to export to your citation management tool of your choice (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, RefWorks, etc.) with the Export RIS button. The video below demonstrates where to find the Export RIS tool and how to use it to export a citation. 

 

UMA's Online Writing & Research Lab (OWRL) OWRL logo happy moose with laptop

UMA's OWRL is a website with writing, research, and citation guidance made by and for the UMA community. 

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MLA Style

Modern Language Association (MLA) style is typically use to cite English, Cultural Studies, and other Humanities-based disciplines. 

For guidance on how to use MLA style, please see our MLA citation guide

You can also check out the Excelsior OWL MLA guide
 

APA Style

American Psychological Association (APA) style is typically used for Psychology and other social science disciplines. 

For guidance on using APA style citations, check out our APA guide

Or check out the Excelsior OWL APA Guide.
 

Chicago Style

Not the pizza! Chicago, sometimes referred to as Turabian style, is often used for History, including Art History. 

For guidance on using Chicago style citations, go to this library guide

Or check out the Excelsior OWL Chicago Guide
 

CSE and ASA Styles

For information on CSE (Council of Science Editors) style, see our guide. Or check out the CSE Style website

For information on ASA (American Sociological Association) style, see our ASA Guide. Or go to the ASA Style website

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