Research Guides: HLSA 3340:Public Health & Epidemiology: Organization Tools

APA Style

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association provides detailed guidelines for using APA style. The most recent (7th) edition of the APA Publication Manual is kept at the Reference Desk. Come to the desk if you need help or would like to consult the manual.

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Russell APA by Dana Casper

APA Citation Handout
Middle Georgia State University Library created APA handout.

Tools to Help you Get and Stay Organized

Using a Synthesis Matrix to Plan a Literature Review
Introduction to synthesis matrices, and explanation of the difference between synthesis and analysis. (Geared towards Health Science/ Nursing but applicable for other literature reviews)
***Includes a synthesis matrix example***

Empirical Literature Review Matrix
Excel spreadsheet template for organizing sources for your literature review
Literature Review Matrix
Literature review matrix, PDF
Literature Review Matrix (Version 2) Microsoft Word
Alternate template for literature review organization and synthesis
Literature Review Matrix- Word
Microsoft Word template: Lit Review matrix
Literature Review Matrix Excel
Excel Spreadsheet template

Zoterobib

ZoteroBib
ZoteroBib is a free service that you can use to quickly create a bibliography in any citation style.

Citation Managers

Mendeley
a free reference manager, has a Microsoft Word extension.
Using Mendeley
Zotero
A free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.
Using Zotero

HLSA 3340:Public Health & Epidemiology

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