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Styles
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Source Types
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Benefits
- Autocite: Look up your source by its title, URL, ISBN, or DOI, and let Scribbr find and fill in all the relevant information automatically.
- Industry-standard technology: Scribbr’s Citation Generator is built using the same citation software (CSL) as Mendeley and Zotero, but with an added layer for improved accuracy.
- Secure backup: Your work is saved automatically after every change and stored securely in your Scribbr account.
Features
- Export to Word: When your reference list is complete, export it to Word. We’ll apply the official formatting guidelines automatically.
- Lists and folders: Create separate reference lists for each of your assignments to stay organized. You can also group related lists into folders.
- Export to Bib(La)TeX: Are you using a LaTex editor like Overleaf? If so, you can easily export your references in Bib(La)TeX format with a single click.
Working with Sources
- Finding relevant sources: Sources commonly used in academic writing include academic journals, scholarly books, websites, newspapers, and encyclopedias.
- Evaluating sources: Credibility, currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose should be evaluated using the CRAAP test.
- Integrating sources: Signal phrases can help you to introduce sources, and you can choose to quote, paraphrase or summarize the source.
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- Citation Generator: Automatically generate accurate references and in-text citations using Scribbr’s APA Citation Generator, MLA Citation Generator, Harvard Referencing Generator, and Chicago Citation Generator.
- Knowledge Base: Explore hundreds of articles, bite-sized videos, time-saving templates, and handy checklists that guide you through the process of research, writing, and citation.
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