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Geological Sciences

CITING SOURCES

The majority of the Library's e-resources can generate a single citation for you.

Places to look for the Cite Button or other Citation Tools in E-Resources:

  • The right-hand menu on the article abstract page.
  • At the top of the results list.
  • Immediately under each citation in the results list.
  • At the very bottom of an article or article abstract page.

Journals, professors, and disciplines often have their own methods for formatting citations. The Geological Society of America (GSA) has a guide to citation styles. Other citation styles include the Chicago Manual of Style, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Modern Language Association (MLA) style.

Ask your professor which citation style you should use. 

The Mary G. Walsh Writing Center provides writing support for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty through diverse channels. The Center’s Canvas site hosts a wealth of resources to support writers in the entire Salem State community including tips, guidelines, and a list of online resources. We also offer writing workshops on various topics such as citing sources, brainstorming, and revising. 

Visit our full list of workshops offered to the Salem State community each semester.