Citation Tools


 

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Annotated MLA 8 Template  

 

Click here for the Short MLA 8 Guide  

  

Click here for the MLA In-Text Guide 

 

Citations FAQ8.pdf

 

There are several free citation makers you can use:  

 

Citation tool 
Notable Features

To Note

Easy Bib
  • Add-On in Google Docs
  • ISBN and URL lookup 
  • Copy/paste to your Google Doc
  • Now updated to MLA 8
  • Does best using ISBN numbers of books 

 

Citation Machine
  • ISBN lookup
  • Copy/paste citations into your document
  • Free version has many adds
BibMe
  • ISBN and URL lookup (Autofill mode)

  • Copy/paste, save, or download citations to Word

 

NoodleBib
  • Color-coded citation elements

  • Copy/paste, save your citation

  • "Check for errors" feature highlights formatting errors
  • You must create a free account in order to use NoodleBib

 

FORMATTING: 

 Once you have created your citation list, remember it should be single spaced with double spacing between each citation.  Also, the first line of the citation is flush left and the rest is indented.  This has to be done manually in Google Docs.

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER TO ALPHABETIZE YOUR LIST OF CITATIONS BY THE FIRST LETTER OF EACH CITATION!