Research Activity Tool

Citation style is one of the most frequently asked questions from graduate students. Before citing sources, please check with your professor to see if a particular style is required.

RefWorks is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool — is designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies.

Under RefWorks, Style Manuals that are generally used at IUJ is listed.

RefWorks is a citation management system that allows you to save, store, and manage bibliographic citations.  It also allows users to generate bibliographies in different citation styles. RefWorks is available through MLIC Databases.

MLA style for documentation is widely used in the humanities, especially in writing on language and literature.

What is MLA Style? | FAQs about MLA Style

MLA Style Manual Holdings in the MLIC

The most complete information about MLA style can be found in the official MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. This handbook is available in the reference area of the MLIC.

Developed by the American Psychological Association, this style has become the standard for works in the Social Sciences.

What is APA Style? | FAQs about APA Style

APA Style Manual Holdings in the MLIC

7th edition of APA –  available in MLIC

The most complete information about APA style can be found in the official Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Print editions are available in the reference area of the MLIC.

The Chicago Manual of Style presents two basic documentation systems, the humanities style (notes and bibliography) and the author-date system. For information about preferred style, please check first with your professor.

The Chicago Manual of Style Online

 Chicago Style Manual Holdings in the MLIC

The most complete information about Chicago style can be found in the official Chicago Manual of Style. Print and DVD versions are available in the reference area of the MLIC.