Citation and bibliography are important components of academic writing. Properly citing sources helps authors to support their arguments, acknowledge the work of others, and avoid plagiarism. Additionally, a well-composed bibliography can make the process of research easier for readers and researchers who want to explore the sources used in a given article.

One tool that can help students, researchers, and academics with citation and bibliography is MyBib. MyBib is a free popular online citation management tool that helps users organize their sources, format citations and bibliographies, and create reference lists effortlessly in various styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how MyBib can be used for citation and bibliography in academic writing.

Getting Started

• Create an Account: Creating an account is the initial step for using MyBib. Simply navigate to the MyBib website (https://www.mybib.com/) and click on the account icon on the top right corner.

Click on “create a free account”. You will be asked to provide your email address and password. After entering your details, click on the “Create Account” button, and your account will be created.

• Adding Citations: To generate citations to your bibliography, click on the “Add Citation” button at the top of the page.

You will be given several options for the type of reference or source you want to add, such as books, articles, websites, journals and over 30 other sources. Select the type of source you want to cite and search for it in the search box.

You can search for the source using the ISBN, ISSN, DOI or URL for the best accuracy. When the result of your search is shown, select one to auto-generate your citation.

Click on save and the citation will automatically be added to the list of works cited.  

The details of the source can also be added manually by clicking on the “enter manually” button below the search bar.

Then you can fill in the required fields, such as author name, title, publication date, and publisher.

Make sure the details are correct and once you are done, click the save button to continue.

• Choose a citation style: The next step is to select the citation style you want to use for your project. MyBib supports various citation styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and many others. To select the appropriate citation style for your paper, click on the “Citation Style” button located at the top of the page and a dropdown menu will appear.

Select the appropriate style of your choice and save.

• Download Your Bibliography: When you’ve finished adding all the citations to your project you can download your formatted bibliography and attach it to your paper.MyBib allows you to export your bibliography in various formats, including Word, PDF, and Google Docs. To export your bibliography, click on the “Download Bibliography” button located at the top right-hand corner of the page,

select the format you want, and follow the instructions.

Organize Your Sources

After you have entered all your sources, you can organize them into folders to keep track of them easily. MyBib allows you to create folders and subfolders and move sources between them. This feature is particularly useful for large research projects with many sources. These folders can be found on the left-hand side of the main page.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Mybib is a useful tool for anyone who wants to efficiently and accurately create citations and bibliographies for their academic writing. Its user-friendly interface, support for multiple citation styles, and free cost make it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and academics. Try Mybib today and see how it can help streamline your academic writing process!