Research: Step Six: Citing Sources

General MLA Format

Works Cited Page

• Works Cited: Books
• Works Cited: Periodicals
• Works Cited: Electronic Sources
• Works Cited: Other Common Sources

In-Text Citations: the Basics

• Formatting Quotations
• Footnotes and Endnotes

Additional Resources for using MLA Style Citations

Abbreviations used in MLA Style Format

Example of a completed MLA Style Works Cited Page

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Content courtesy of Dr. Joyce Valenza

From the MLA: Modern Language Association

• What is MLA Style?
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Order the MLA Handbook for Writers
• Note about online access to MLA Handbook

General APA Format

• In-Text Citations: The Basics
• In-Text Citations: Author/Authors
• Footnotes and Endnotes

Reference List: Basic Rules

• Reference List: Author/Authors
• Reference List: Articles in Periodicals
• Reference List: Books
• Reference List: Other Print Sources
• Reference List: Electronic Sources
• Reference List: Other Non-Print Sources

Additional resources for using APA Style Citations

Print it and Go! APA Crib Sheet: A quick three-page guide with easy-to-read examples of APA style citations 

From The OWL at Purdue, an Online Writing Lab created and maintained by the English department at Purdue University

From EasyBib

Understanding APA (.pdf)

APA Quick Reference Guide (.pdf)

APA: Citing Online Sources (.pdf)

• Know the importance of citing sources
• Cite information sources