Guides: Library Research Help @ Pitt: Writing, Reviewing, & Citing

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Start Writing: Incorporate your sources into your writing from the beginning

Review and Re-Search: Fill in the holes, explore new areas of interest, dig deeper, etc.

Cite, Review and Edit: Put the final touches on your project

Citation Styles

More Information about APA Style

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed.
Publication Date: 2019
The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. Additions include resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies; guidelines on citing course materials; a chapter on bias-free language guidelines; and more.

Official APA Homepage
An American Psychology Association hosted website with information on APA citation and related resources.
Purdue Online Writing Lab - APA
Online writing lab with formatting tips and sample papers. The "Cite your source automatically" feature on Purdue Owl pages is part of another website, and not recommended.
Excelsior Writing Lab
Citation examples, videos, and formatting guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

More Information abut MLA Style

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2016
ISBN: 9781603292627
Publication Date: 2016-04-01
Copies are available at Hillman Library and in some departmental and all regional campus libraries.

Official MLA Style Homepage
A Modern Language Association hosted website with information on MLA citation and related resources.
Purdue Online Writing Lab - MLA
Online writing lab with formatting tips and sample papers. The "Cite your source automatically" feature on Purdue Owl pages is part of another website, and not recommended.
Excelsior Writing Lab
Citation examples, videos, and formatting guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

More Information about Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style

Chicago Manual of Style Online
Fully searchable version of the standard Chicago Manual of Style, including a Quick Guide for sample citations. Chicago Style Q&A as well as examples of style sheets, letters, and forms are also available on the site.
Official Chicago Manual Style Quick Guide
A quick guide with citation examples offered by the Chicago Style manual homepage.
Excelsior Writing Lab
Citation examples, videos, and formatting guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

More Information about Turabian Style

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition by Kate L. Turabian
Ask at your library's circulation desk about the availability of this book.

Turabian Citation Guide
A quick guide on proper Turabian style citation offered by the Chicago University Press.

More information about IEEE Style

IEEE Editorial Style Manual
The Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a professional organization supporting many branches of engineering, computer science, and information technology. IEEE citation style includes in-text citations, numbered in square brackets, which refer to the full citation listed in the reference list at the end of the paper. The reference list is organized numerically, not alphabetically.

Murdoch University IEEE guide
This is an excellent guide that covers all aspects of citing in IEEE style. Check out the Reference List Entries page for details about citing a variety of material types.

Citing Sources Using a Citation Manager

Keep track of all of your reference lists and bibliographies. Pitt's library resources work with citation management tools and allow you to import citations from sources like PittCat and article databases.

Mendeley
Mendeley manages your reference lists and serves as an academic social network. Organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
EndNote
EndNote allows you to search online bibliographic databases, organize references and create and format instant bibliographies. It's integrated with Microsoft Word as well.
Zotero
Zotero is an application that collects, manages, and cites research sources. It's easy to use, connects with your web browser to download sources, and best of all it's free.
Citation Help
Need help with formatting citations? Use this brief guide to five major styles.

Writing Center Help

Organizing your research and putting your ideas down on paper can be difficult. You can get writing help at the Writing Center.

Oakland Writing Center
Located at 317B O'Hara Student Center (OSC), 4024 O'Hara St. The OSC is across the street from Thaw Hall.
Schedule an Appointment Online
You can schedule an appointment online or drop into their office at 317B O'Hara Student Center (OSC), 4024 O'Hara St., or Hillman Library.
Satellite Site at Hillman Library
You can make an appointment or drop in during the operating hours at Hillman.
Greensburg Campus
Visit 250 Millstein Library to have your writing reviewed.
Johnstown Campus
The Academic Success Center (ASC), located in room G-16 of Owen Library, provides drop-in hours for tutoring in writing.
Titusville Campus
Visit the Learning Center in Haskell Memorial Library for writing help.
Bradford Campus
Located in Hanley Library 250. To schedule an appointment online click TutorTrac on the writing center home page or drop in during open hours.

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Citation Styles

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