Google Doc's Citation Tool
Google Doc's Citation Tool
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Databases in the VLE and some sites, like Canadian Encyclopedia, have a "cite" button on their webpage BUT many don't. So we recommend using the Citation Tool. Follow these steps to learn how to use this tool.
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Open a NEW Google Doc AND name the document (i.e. Eng4U - ISU - Research Paper)
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Click Tools in the Toolbar
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Click Citations
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Pick the right Style (APA/MLA or Chicago)
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+ Add citation source
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Select the Source type. (i.e. Website)
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Add your source / Search with URL
Copy the URL and paste into the Citation Tool.
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Paste the source's URL into the Citation Tool (Search with a URL)
Assessed by WEBSITE or whichever Source type you are using (i.e. book, etc.)
Click SEARCH
If you have more than 1 option choose the right one then Click CONTINUE.
Click ADD CITATION SOURCE
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When you are READY to create your Works Cited/Reference Page,
Click INSERT (Toolbar)
Click BREAK - PAGE BREAK
In the Citation Tool, Click INSERT WORKS CITED.
*Note: When you hover over each citation you have the Insert in-text citation. Use this within your essay/report.
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