Citation Guide   Tags: apa, citations, citing, mla  

These sites offer information about constructing in-text citations, as well as constructing citations for bibliographies, references lists, and works cited lists:

• The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue
• Bedford/St.Martins Citation Styles
• Diana Hacker - Research and Documentation
• Duke University - Citing Sources
  

MLA-style and APA-style guidelines have changed recently, especially for citing sources accessed electronically. 

If you use a citation generator from a database or website, doublecheck, using this guide, to be sure the generator has used the current rules.

Create a Trail:  Citing sources produces a research trail so that those who read or hear your work can find the same materials you did.  When you conduct research for a paper, presentation, or other composition, one way you “show your work” is by citing sources. 

Avoid Plagiarizing:  You must cite any quotation, summary, or restatement of any idea or passage from your research. Citing sources is giving credit where credit is due. Not citing sources is plagiarism and can carry severe academic penalties. See the Library's Plagiarism page for more information.

Use the tabs above or the following links to find more information about citing sources:

Overview of Citing Sources

• Definitions and Gathering Citation Information
• Annotated Bibliographies
• Citation Styles Overview
  

 
Citing with Particular Styles

• MLA
• APA

 
Other Helpful Websites

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