ACS Style
- ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication
- ACS Style Quick Guide
- 4.3.2 Creating References provides an overview of reference types and general considerations
- 4.3.5 Reference Formatting & Examples by Source Types
Use the Reference Index on the right to select specific source type.
Sample citations for Journal Articles, Books, and Web Sites
- CAS Source Index (CASSI) Search Tool"The CAS Source Index (CASSI) Search Tool is an online resource intended to support researchers and librarians who need accurate bibliographic information.
- Use this complimentary tool to quickly identify or confirm journal titles and abbreviations for publications indexed by CAS since 1907, including serial and non-serial scientific and technical publications."
Zotero Resources
- Zotero"Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research."
- See also - How to Download and Use Zotero
Tutorials
- Zotero Tutorials - George Mason University Libraries
Tips for Using Zotero
- Always check your citations.
- With integrating into Word or Google Docs, make sure to click on Refresh to insure that the citations and reference list is up to date.
Note: Zotero does not work on Microsoft Online (only the desktop applications.) - Before sharing your document, create a copy and Unlink Citations on the copy sending to others to avoid any compatibility issues.
** It is important to keep a copy that is linked to Zotero in case you need to make any edits.**
Installing Microsoft Office through Emmanuel College
Note: The online version of Word and the other Microsoft products that you can access without downloading the program onto your computer do not have all the features that you may need to use.