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Citations give credit to the the author as well as enable other researchers (or your instructor) to locate the cited item.
All sources should be cited in a bibliography or reference list and in the text or footnotes of a research paper.
In addition to this guide, Binghamton University Libraries has several interactive tutorials on the Online Tutorials page under the Citations and Academic Integrity section.
Citation managers (sometimes called reference managers) are tools that allow you to:
There are many factors involved in choosing a citation manager. Here are some questions to consider:
Binghamton University Libraries provide support for the following citation managers:
For a more detailed comparison of these tools, see the table below.