Bibliographic Software and Writing Style Manuals

What is bibliographic software?

This type of software uses a database structure to help you gather and store citations. Working in conjunction with your word processing software, you are able to write, cite, and produce bibliographies. Bibliographic software has the ability to organize your work in hundreds of writing styles.

What is a style manual?

Style manuals, handbooks or guides detail acceptable formats for citing a reference in a bibliography. Their rules apply to term papers, articles, reports and theses.