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Thesis & Capstone Research

Resources for students undertaking a major research project such as a thesis or capstone project.

Citing Your Sources

Citing your sources is a very important part of the writing process. This page will lead you to some resources that can help you to cite sources correctly.

OneSearch Citation Shortcut

Did you know you can automatically do a citation in, OneSearch, our library search?

  1. When you see a book or article you would like to create a citation for, click the ellipsis (...) in the top right corner. OneSearch Citation Generator



  2. ​You will see a citation button pop up underneath. Click "Citation" then click "APA" as the format.  Copy and past the citation into your paper!

OneSearch Citation in APA

 

*Remember to double-check each citation!  Citation generators can be helpful and save time but since they rely on algorithms they often have mistakes in them!  Check that all the author's names are correct and check for capitalization errors.

Other Citation Shortcuts

Beyond OneSearch, many of the Library's databases and Google Scholar offer automated citations in a similar manner. Look for quotation mark icons or the word "cite" to find these resources.

Remember: You should always double check any automated citation before using it in your project.

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