Optometry 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.

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EndNote is an online references and bibliography manager. The UIW Libraries EndNote subscription (not the full EndNote 20 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: