Physics: Writing and Citing
Research Process and Literature Reviews
Literature reviews are a fundamental component of any research project. The document here is a guide on conducting a literature review in physics and the sciences in general.
Citation Management Tools
Free, easy-to-use software to help you collect, organize, cite, and share bibliographic information. Download it on your computer and install a browser plugin so you can quickly add citations to your account.
- Citation Managers GuideMore information on citation managers from MU Libraries.
- MendeleyFree software from Elsevier. Plugins for MS Word, but not GoogleDocs.
- ZoteroOpen source software. Plugins for MS Word and GoogleDocs.
Citation Styles
- Citation Resources Guide | Science CitationsIn the sciences, there are fewer standard styles. Often different publishers will have different styles, and there may not be one standard for each discipline. This is a link to our central citation guide for the sciences.
Writing Help
- Howe Writing CenterLocated in King Library, the main writing center is available to help students with their writing in a variety of contexts and genres.
- English Language Learner Writing CenterThe mission of the English Language Learner Writing Center is to provide one-on-one consulting to Miami multilingual student writers.
