Medical Library: Writing and Citing

Avoiding plagiarism is the most recognized reason for citing your sources well and correctly. 

Quick tips:

• Keep track of your sources using good notes.
• Ask your instructor or a librarian for help.
• Don't procrastinate.
• When in doubt, cite.

RefWorks is a is a web-based references and bibliography manager. The UIW Libraries RefWorks subscription allows you to:

• Create bibliographies and citations in multiple styles.
  • AMA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, MLA, Harvard, and more.
• Organize references with folders for each paper/project.
• Import references from library databases or websites.
• Share references and collaborate on group projects.
• Integrate with MS Word using Write-N-Cite plug-in.

For more information, see the RefWorks Research Guide.

To log in or create a new account go to:

RefWorks Resources and Information

EndNote Basic is an online references and bibliography manager. The UIW Libraries EndNote subscription (not the full EndNote 21 version) allows you to:

• Create bibliographies and citations in multiple citation styles.
  • AMA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, MLA, Harvard, and more.
• Organize references with folders for each paper/project.
• Import references from library databases or websites.
• Share references and collaborate on group projects.
• Integrate with MS Word using Cite-While-You-Write plug-in.

For more information, see the EndNote Library Guide.

To log in or create a new account go to:

EndNote Resources and Information

The newest version of the APA Publication Manual is the 7th edition. It is available in print format at all UIW Libraries. Find out more about APA style at:

Additional 7th edition resources: