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Physics and Astronomy

Resources to get you started on your research in physics and astrophysics.

Citation Tools

OWL // Purdue Writing Lab

 

A comprehensive writing guide, which offers over 200 free resources on writing, research, grammar and mechanics, citation style guides and English as a second language tools.

Citation Samples in CSE, APA, and MLA styles. Created by University of North Carolina.

A free, easy-to-use browser plugin that helps you collect, organize, and cite sources. Works with Microsoft Word and Google Docs to easily incorporate citations and bibliographies into your papersVisit the UMKC Library guide to Zotero.

     

 

A citation tool with a plugin for Microsoft Word. The desktop version and web version are available to UMKC faculty and staff; only the web version is available to students. Helps format and save citations in almost any citation style. Access it from anywhere.

Automatically create bibliographies, references, and citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and more with our fast and free citation generator.

 

Citation Styles in the Sciences

UMKC Writing Studio

The UMKC Writing Studio offers a free peer consultation service for students. Peer consultants help students focus on the organization and content of ideas within their essays. 

 Schedule a One-on-One Consultation

Schedule a 30-minute or 60-minute, one-on-one consultation with a peer tutor. Meet in person or virtually. Make an appointment.

Go to the Writing Studio on Campus

Drop in to the Writing Studio in the Atterbury Student Success Center or the Miller Nichols Library during open hours