Academic writing has generally agreed-upon rules in the world of academia. One of these rules is the obligation to cite and reference sources. Adherence to citation principles ensures that the reader understands the contribution of current research in the context of existing literature. The citation provides research credibility and provides the information necessary to locate the sources in the course syllabus or research paper on which the author was based.

The various fields of research employ different citation styles, such as APA, MLA, and Chicago, to format bibliographic information. Consequently, it is crucial to ascertain the appropriate citation style for academic papers within a specific department or course to maintain consistency in referencing.

Numerous websites provide comprehensive information on various citation styles and tools for generating citations in different formats. Here are some links to the primary citation styles accepted in Israeli academia, along with guidelines for academic writing in various departments.

Writing Research Papers in Various Departments (In Hebrew)

•   הנחיות לכתיבת עבודת מחקר ביהדות
• הנחיות לכתיבת עבודות סמינריוניות במקרא
• מחלקה ללימודי ארץ ישראל וארכיאולוגיה - מבוא לביבליוגרפיה ולכתיבה אקדמית
• חוט אריאדנה : מדריך לעריכת עבודות כתובות בתולדות האמנות 

Additional Citation Rules are available on the website of the Libraries and Information Division.

The following are tools that allow you to create a citation for a single item:
Citation Machine - Creating citations in Hebrew and English according to APA 7 rules only.
Scribbr -allows the creation of citations according to APA and MLA rules. Partial support for Hebrew.

Please Note:

• Each tool has its advantages and disadvantages.
• In any case, the use of these tools does not exempt users from the obligation to be familiar with the Citation Rules applied and to verify the accuracy of the citation provided.