Citing Data

Citation Tools
Zotero includes Dataset as one of its Item Types. You can select or modify the Item Type when:

• formatting or editing a citation,
• adding an Item by Identifier, or
• choosing New Item if you're manually entering the item information.

Use Zotero to generate accurate citations and quick bibliographies. Get started with these videos:

• Manage Citations: Zotero How To Videos (Beginners guide to Zotero in 6 brief videos)

Do you need a specialized citation style beyond APA, Chicago, or MLA? Check out Zotero's Style Repository for specialized formats.

The Libraries provide workshops to get you started using Zotero. Check the workshop calendar for times and locations.

Need more citation help? Check out the Purdue Online Writing Lab for assistance with citing APA, MLA and Chicago.

Need more details on a specific citation style? Information on citing government documents? Information on writing annotated bibliographies? Take a look these resources for help!