Reference Resources on the Web
Style Guides
Citing Sources, Guide to Library Research - High-quality site from Duke University for those who are just learning to research.
Columbia Guide to Online Style: Citations of Electronic Sources - Provides examples of citing electronic sources in the humanities (MLA) and the sciences (APA).
NoodleTools: Smart Tools for Smart Research - A best site and "a great tool for the novice or younger user who needs help getting started on research and NoodleBib certainly simplifies the process of creating a MLA-style bibliography." (RUSA MARS)
Online! Citation Styles - A best site. "Detailed descriptions and examples of each are given for MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE. The guide is helpful in defining distinctions between citing the whole site versus citing one page or part of a site..." (RUSA MARS)
Sources: Their Use and Acknowledgement - From Dartmouth College, a best site that explains why and how one needs to cite resources.