How Do I...

Cite My Paper?

There are two major styles, or standards, for citing works in a research paper - MLA and APA styles. Each of the citation formats is described in the following documents. These documents can be found in the handout display near the reference department, as well.

For more information on citing a paper in one of the above formats, please visit the reference department of the library to review the full-text manuals that these handouts are based on or visit one of the following web sites.

A Guide for Writing Research Papers
Based on American Psychological Association (APA) Documentation.
http://webster.commnet.edu/apa/apa_index.htm

Electronic Reference Formats Recommended by the American Psychological Association
"The material provided covers commonly asked questions regarding how to cite electronic media."
http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html

Sources: Their Use and Acknowledgement
This guide from Dartmouth College includes information on why, when, and how to cite print and electronic sources.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~sources/

Writers Handbook
Includes links to the following: APA (American Psychological Association); CBE (Council of Biology Editors); Chicago; MLA (Modern Language Association); Turabian; and Other Styles and Resources (including APSA and NLM). The handbook was created by The University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/Documentation.html

This page last updated 2/2/07