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Citing Sources in Neuroscience
There are several different citation styles that can be used to cite research. For more information on some of the most used citation styles, visit the libraries' "Citation Help & Academic Honesty" page.
In neuroscience, the styles that you may see include APA, ACS, or AMA). Below are links to sites that provide detailed information about how to cite in these styles, as well as an annotated example of an APA citation and a video guide.
APA Style Guide Resources:
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Purdue Owl - APA Citation GuidePurdue Owl provides thorough and easy-to-follow instructions on how to cite all types of sources in APA style. They also provide sample papers in APA format that are very useful to consult.
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APA Style Official WebsiteContains several entries on how to cite different types of APA sources, including more obscure citations, such as Youtube Videos and social media posts.
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APA Style - Binghamton LibrariesA good source to consult for the basics of APA style.
ACS Style Guide Resources:
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ACS Style Quick GuideA quick reference guide to common citations in ACS.
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The ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication"The ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication covers everything from classic journal authoring topics (now completely modernized) such as Organization of Your Article and Peer Review, to styling conventions needed for all scholarly communication, such as Chemical Nomenclature and Effective Writing and Word Usage, to emerging areas of interest in scholarly communication, including Open Access & Open Science, Sharing Data, Communicating Safety Information, and Preprints."
AMA Style Guide Resources:
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Purdue Owl - AMA Style GuidePurdue Owl provides thorough and easy-to-follow instructions on how to cite all types of sources in AMA style.
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AMA manual of style : a guide for authors and editors"The AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition, is a must-have guide for those seeking to publish research findings and anyone involved in medical, health, or scientific writing and publishing. "
APA Citations Examples
Example of a Journal Article Cited in APA Format (7th Edition)
Image Credit: University of Notre Dame - APA Referencing 7th Edition: https://library.nd.edu.au/instruction/referencing/apa7/journals
Below is a short video on how to cite in APA format (7th Edition):
Citation Management Tools
Citation management tools are very handy to use to keep your citations organized as you are conducting research. Most of these tools will allow you to create an extension on your web browser that will allow you to transfer the citation information of an article directly from the webpage to the citation tool. These tools also can create bibliographies for you in most of the major citation styles. For more information on citation management tools check out UPENN's guide here. If you are interested in learning more about some of the top citation management tools, see the list below:
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MendeleyMendeley is a FREE citation management tool that you can download. It lets you create an extension on your web browser so you can easily add new articles and other sources directly to your Mendeley library. Other features include tagging citations and creating bibliographies.
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ZoteroZotero is a FREE and open-source software that allows you to create bibliographies and organize citations easily and effectively.
