UA Writing Center
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APA Style
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by
In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures.
*Available in multiple library locations.*
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2010ISBN: 9781433805615
- APA Style Website Links to quick references, FAQs, etc.
- APA Style Blog Official companion site to 6th edition. Helpful for finding citation help for e-resources & unique items (i.e., how to cite a tweet or vlog).
- Free DOI LookupIf an electronic article is missing a DOI, you can look it up here.
Citation Management Tools
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Factor |
RefWorks |
Zotero |
EndNote |
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Cost |
Free to current UA students, faculty, & staff. |
Free to everyone (open source) |
Free to current UA students, faculty, & staff. |
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Format |
Online (any browser)
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Online (best with FireFox; works well with others)
Desktop (Mac & PC) |
Online (light functionality; any browser)
Desktop (Mac & PC) |
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Supports major citation styles? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Import references from databases |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Allows manual reference editing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Retrieve citation info from PDFs Disclaimer: none are 100% accurate all the time |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Annotate PDFs |
Yes |
Yes (via Zotfile add-on) |
Yes |
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File capture |
Defaults to link. Option to attach file |
Defaults to pdf capture. Will link if pdf not available. |
Defaults to link. Option to attach file |
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Storage capacity |
Unlimited |
300 MB for free on Zotero server; Additional storage available for purchase |
Unlimited |
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Sharing references with others |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Cite-as-you-write |
Microsoft Word Google Docs |
Microsoft Word LibreOffice |
Microsoft Word |
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Create bibliographies |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Migration options to other citation managers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Support |
Via UA Libraries; Online tutorials |
Online tutorials |
Via UA Libraries; Online tutorials |
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Highlights |
Best for users with consistent online access; account is yours even after graduation |
Not dependent on institutional subscription or affiliation |
Strong Web of Science presence; More advanced customization features |
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Weaknesses |
Web-based |
Not designed for use on public/shared computers |
Most expensive upgrade option after graduation |
Recommendation: Test out most useful features to you on each citation manager. Choose the one the best meets your needs. If you need assistance, contact UA Libraries or your subject specialist.
RefWorks is a web-based software that allows you to collect, manage, & cite your resources. RefWorks is available at no cost to University of Alabama students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This account will go with you to other institutions. For information on transferring your account contact ProQuest RefWorks. 800-889-3358 (available in the US only.)
- RefWorks - Start HereThis is the RefWorks Guide for UA students.
Zotero is a free browser add-on that helps you collect, manage, & cite resources. Zotero also has a desktop version you can install on Mac or PC.
EndNote is citation management software that allows users to create customized libraries of references, automatically create citations and bibliography matching the requirements of the selected journal or style manual, sync and share references, and more. In addition to installing EndNote on personal or University machines, users can also access EndNote anywhere using EndNote online.--via UA OIT