Many of the Library Databases provide Citation assistance for the articles. In the Tools area located on the Detailed Record page and the Article page, look for features like "Cite" or "Cite Now!"
Do a final check to make certain that the citation correct formatting, punctuation and content!
Watch a short video from the Library's Credo Information Literacy Learning Module on Information Ethics to learn how to cite your sources and avoid plagiarism in your college research and writing
The best way to avoid plagiarism is to cite anything you quote, paraphrase, summarize, or refer to in your paper. Even if you rewrite the author’s passage in your own words, you must credit the author for their idea.
Plagiarism Video Credo Reference
NoodleTools is an online tool for creating works cited lists. Use it with MLA, APA, or Chicago styles. It helps you create your citations, and generates your bibliography. Create folders and store citations for multiple projects.
CCAC provides NoodleTools to current students, faculty and staff. Email library@ccac.edu if you have any questions.
On the library homepage at ccac.edu/library, click on Go to NoodleTools.
For a tutorial, see:
Create a Project in NoodleTools.
Helpful hint:
Be sure to make a note of usernames & passwords!
View our concise APA Style handout (PDF).
