Cite Sources
Use the links below to link to citation-related resources:
Citation Management Software
Citation management software packages help you organize your research materials and streamline the citation process.
Library staff members support five software packages, including EndNote, Zotero, RefWorks, Mendeley and BibTeX. For detailed information about each package, training materials, and links to one-on-one help appointments, visit our main Citations and Bibliographies page.
The main page also includes a comparison chart with a quick overview of each software package's features.
Introduction to Citation
Social science disciplines often use the APA (American Psychological Association) form of citation. The resources in the APA box below illustrate the basics of APA citation, 7th edition.
NOTE: For complex legal citations, most style guides, including APA, defer to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation. The preceding link directs you to the Northeastern Law Library Guide to Bluebook citation. Other Bluebook links appear in a separate box below.
APA Citation
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Other links are from the American Psychological Association (APA) site.
- APA SiteFor a quick answer, use the search tool at the top right of the screen (magnifying glass).
- APA Style ReferencesSample citations with explanations included. Icons indicate new guidance, expanded guidance, changes from APA 6, etc.
- APA Instructional MaterialsProvides tutorials, webinars, guides, handouts, and sample papers.
- APA Style BlogGreat place to read about what's trending in APA style...recent posts focus on AI citation.
- APA Style WorkshopScroll down to the section called APA Citations and Reference List for sample citations.
Bluebook Citation
As noted previously, APA and most other major citation styles rely on The Bluebook for complex legal citations. Here are some online guides for your use.
- Cornell University Legal Information Institute (LII)Use the links to the left of the screen to retrieve sample citations.
- Georgetown University Guide to the BluebookIncludes several helpful video tutorials.
Other Commonly Used Citation Styles
For additional information, please check our pages on Citations and Bibliographies.
Your instructor will generally specify the preferred citation style for your class. Commonly used citation styles include: APA (American Psychological Association), Chicago, ASA (American Sociological Association), and MLA (Modern Language Association).
- Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new windowProvides information on manuscript preparation, punctuation, spelling, quotations, captions, tables, abbreviations, references, bibliographies, notes, and indexes.
- Quick tips for ASA StyleFrom the American Sociological Association.
- Harvard Citation Format (from Mendeley)The Harvard style is not associated with or supported by Harvard University. Many British universities use individual versions of the Harvard citation format. Mendeley Harvard style is the recommended guide for Northeastern-London/NCH students.
- MLA Handbook Plus This link opens in a new windowThe MLA Handbook is a contemporary citation manual and grammar guide. It includes methods for citing sources in various formats including websites and videos as well as traditional book and journal sources.
- Purdue OWLPurdue OWL from Purdue University provides information on all aspects of writing and citation.