This guide features different citation management applications which are free and support APA and Chicago citation styles.
Citation management tools allow you to keep track of the sources (articles, books, websites, etc...) you use in your research and easily create citations and reference lists.
Different citation management platforms have variations in features, options, and compatabilities. But all allow you to:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
Citing Records in the National Archives of the United States
Library of Congress: Citing Primary Sources
Even with a citation manager it is good practice to be familiar with the components and proper formatting of the citation style you are using. Minor formatting errors do occur so always double check your citations for accuracy.
Another excellent resource is the Online Writing Lab from Purdue University which provides formatting guidelines for APA and Chicago citation styles.
