Citation Tools and Help - GU-Q INAF 100-75 Proseminar - Language and Identity - LibGuides at Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service in Qatar

Why Cite?

Citing is an important feature of academic writing. We cite to:

avoid plagiarism by givining credit to and acknowledging other people when you have used their work (it can be a text, an idea, a photo etc.)
help others locate the sources of information we used
demonstrate our research process
provide support or evidence for our argument

What Do I Need for a Citation?

Remember that citations need to be complete in order for your readers to find easily and accurately the source your have cited. Different citation styles might ask you to keep note of different elements so make sure you keep all the necessary information from each source you use. In general it is recommended that you write down the following:

Author - Creator
Title of source
Title of container (for ex. periodical)
Other contributors (for ex. editor, translator)
Version
Number
Publisher
Publication date
Location
Access date

Which Tools Should I Use?

Zotero
Zotero is a free citation tool. Download the application to your computer, register online and install the plugin to your browser. You can start grabbing your citation information from library catalogs, databases or Google Scholar!

Watch the following short tutorials to learn how to install and use Zotero:

When you install Zotero on your computer, Google Docs and Microsoft Word integration is automatic. You only need to sync it to your account.

Zotero support
Take a look at the detailed support documentation Zotero makes available through this page to resolve basic or more advanced issues

Zotero 3 Step Installation Guide
Follow this 3-step guide to install Zotero to your PC or Mac

RefWorks
From the website: "The new RefWorks is a reference management service that supports the needs of students, faculty and librarians. With an improved user experience, full-text management and collaboration features, RefWorks gives students and faculty a tool that enables a more efficient and reliable process for producing research papers."

To create an account in RefWorks, make sure you click on the "Create account" link at the bottom:

Watch the following videos to learn how to use RefWorks effectively:

	RefWorks	Zotero
Grab citations	Yes, with "Save to RefWorks" plugin. Compatible with Primo discovery service. Compatible with Google Scholar.	Yes, with "Save to Zotero" plugin. Compatible with Primo discovery service. Compatible with Google Scholar.
Cloud Space	Unlimited	300 MB online Desktop: depending on your computer's hard drive.
Subscription Model	Library subscription	Free
Cite in text editor	Yes, Microsoft Word, Google Docs.	Yes, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice.