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- ZoteroBib Web CitationsZoteroBib is a browser-based citation generator for quick and easy use. ZoteroBib is run by a non-profit community-based organization and won't try to sell you anything or have ads. Plus, it uses the same trusted library of citation styles as Zotero.
- Citations from DatabasesMost databases offer a citation tool or a "cite" feature that will help you to quickly generate a rough citation. These features can help form a basic foundation for your citations. Just remember to check the citations from the databases for accuracy before including them in your work.
Citation Style References
If you want to manually write your citations or check an automatically generated citation's format, these books and links will show you common citation formats. Your class or project may require a specific style, usually from the author guidelines of a scientific journal. To find one a specific journal citation styles, use a search engine to search for the name of the journal and "citation style" or the journal name and "author guidelines". If you need assistance finding a style guide, please contact your subject librarian.
Scientific Style and Format by Call Number: T11 .S386 2014ISBN: 9780226116495Publication Date: 2014Developed by the Council of Science Editors (CSE), the leading professional association in science publishing, this indispensable guide encompasses all areas of the sciences. Now in its eighth edition, it has been fully revised to reflect today's best practices in scientific publishing. It includes references for citing government documents, reports, bills and statutes, online images and information graphics, podcasts and webcasts, online videos, blogs, social networking sites, and e-books. Style instructions for physics, chemistry, genetics, biological sciences, and astronomy have been adjusted to reflect developments in each field. Additionally, a full discussion of plagiarism and other aspects of academic integrity is incorporated, along with a complete treatment of developments in copyright law, including Creative Commons.
- Council of Science Editors Citation Quick GuideOnline quick guide to the material covered in Scientific Style and Format book listed above. Some formats, such as those for government documents, legislation, and statutes, are only in the print edition.
- UC Davis Citation Style LinksLinks to field-specific citation guides in the sciences and other fields.
- Basic Legal CitationInformation on legal citation formats which may be of use to STEM researchers working on regulatory or policy issues. CSE also has legal formats included in the full print edition.
- Government PublicationsChicago Style formats for government publications. CSE also has government publications included in the full print edition.