Zotero
Zotero is a reference manager designed to store, manage, and cite bibliographic references, such as books and articles. It also is a powerful tool for collecting, organizing, and sharing research information and sources.
This free, open source tool works with Macs and PCs (a beta version for Chromebooks has recently been released). Download both desktop and browser extension for it to work with Google Docs and MS Word. References also can be copied and pasted.
Setup instructions and more info at:
Libguides.willamette.edu/zotero
For help contact:
Bill Kelm, bkelm@willamette.edu or
John Repplinger, jrepplin@willamette.edu
Other Resources
All of the books listed here can be found in the Citation Collection, located adjacent to the reference desk.
For more citation guides, click here.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Call Number: Ref. LB 2369 .T8 2007
On compiling an annotated bibliography by Call Number: Ref. Z 1001 .H33 2001
A Pocket Style Manual by Call Number: Ref. PE 1408 .H26 2012
Modern Language Association (MLA)
MLA handbook for writers of research papersCall Number: Ref LB 2369 .G53 2009The Modern Language Association (MLA) style is designed for research in the humanities disciplines. Printed copies of the MLA Handbook are located in the citation manual collection by the reference desk .
Chicago Style
The Chicago manual of styleCall Number: Ref Z253 .U69 2010
Chicago Manual of Style (Online examples)
The AAA style guide is based on the much more extensive Chicago Manual of Style. The library has an online subscription as well as the print edition.
American Sociological Association (ASA)
Style guide by
Call Number: Reference HM586 .A54 2007
ASA Style (PDF) (from Buffalo State)
The American Sociological Association (ASA) Style Manual, third edition, is for guidance in writing, editing, and preparing sociology manuscripts for publication. It is also available in print and is located by the research help desk in the citation manual collection.