A WMU Libraries guide to different citation styles, with examples. The Understanding Plagiarism will help you to grasp the concept of plagiarism. If you know what plagiarism is, you can avoid committing it!
Your instructor usually determines which style you must use in your papers. If you aren't sure, ask your professor.
This page links to information on MLA style and others.
Citation Management Tools
Quick Citation Formatting in Databases.
Many databases allow you to format citations into various writing styles. When available, look for the wording “cite” or “cite now,” or see if it is an option after clicking on “save, print, email.”
This citation management tool works with the Firefox Web browser, or it can be installed as a stand-alone program on your computer with plugins for other Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
OWL -- The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
The Writing Lab at Purdue University does a superb job of helping to guide students in the use of the writing style guides. Be sure and visit their site once you have put your own citations into the proper format to see check your work.