Dr. Jamie Alarcon

ALT Using Google Docs for Research Papers: How to Cite Your Sources in 3 Easy Steps! 1. Compile a List of Sources Open a Google Doc, and go to the Tools menu > Citations. In the Citations sidebar, choose the appropriate citation style from the dropdown menu (MLA, APA, or Chicago). Click on "Add Citation Source.” Choose the source type. Choose the method used to access the source. Search for the source or enter the information manually. Click on "Add Citation Source.” 2. Add In-Text Citations Click on the spot in your paper where you want to add an in-text citation, and then hover over the related source in the Citations sidebar. A "Cite" button will appear. Click on it to add an in-text citation to your paper. 3. Create a References List Create a new page at the end of the paper. Click on the "Insert References" or "Insert Works Cited" button at the bottom of the Citations sidebar to add a source list. Designed by Tolulope (Tolu) Noah, Ed.D • @drtolunoah • www.tolunoah.com