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Online citation generators can be useful, however, they are often wrong. Feel free to use them for a first draft, but double-check your citations using one of the trusted sources in this guide. Don't just copy and paste - your instructor will be able to tell!
Did you know? All of the library databases include a citation tool that helps you prevent plagiarism. Watch the Citation Tool Video and learn how easy it is to generate a citation for any resource found in a database for your research paper. Your citations will help you create a work cited page and in-text citations.
2009 & 2020: Used and adapted, with permission, from information received at the University of Washington-Bothell Academic Writing Center and Edmonds Community College.
