Make Word 2007 write part of that term paper for you!

Did you know that Microsoft Word 2007 will create and manage Works Cited or Reference lists for you? It's true!

Here's how it works:

1. Make sure you're using Word 2007.
   This trick will not work with earlier versions. (Sorry! Try NoodleBib or BibMe instead!)
   How do you tell you have Word 2007?
   If you open your Word program and see this button, you're using Word 2007:
   
   
   
   
2. Go to "References" on the top horizontal menu.
   Once there, you will see "Citations & Bibliography" option at the middle top of the page:
   
   
   
   
3. Choose your citation style from the drop-down menu.
   If you're in a Writing course, this will probably be MLA. The Nursing and Psychology programs use APA. If you're not sure, ask your instructor which they prefer.
   
   
4. Click on "Insert Citation" to place a reference in your text.
   Let's say I have a quote:
   

   "The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!"

   
   Clicking on "Insert Citation" will bring up a window asking about my source, where I can enter the author, title, and publication information:
   
   
   
   
5. Choose "OK" to create your in-text citation.

   "The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!" (Carroll)

   
   
   
6. When you're ready to attach your "Works Cited" or "References" list at the end of the paper, choose "Bibliography."
   Word will automatically format and place your list in alphabetical order:
   
   
   
7. And you're done!