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Find citation support at Acadia University's Vaughan Memorial Library, including style guides, tools, and librarian assistance for APA, MLA, and Chicago formats.
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Vaughan Memorial Library offers citation guides and tools for common styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago. You can also get help from a librarian if you're unsure how to format your references or avoid plagiarism.
The library supports Zotero, a free citation manager that helps you organize sources and generate citations automatically. You’ll also find tips for using sources responsibly and avoiding plagiarism.
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Citation style: A standardized format for referencing sources in academic writing
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Zotero: A free tool that helps you collect, organize, and cite research materials
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Plagiarism: Using someone else’s work without proper credit
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Citation guides are available online and in print
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Librarians can help with formatting and source evaluation
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Tutorials and quizzes are available to help you learn citation basics