COTC: Research & More: Citation Style Guides

Illustrates the citation style according to the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition for sources in bibliographies (called References in APA). In APA style, an alphabetized, double-spaced list of works used in your project appears at the end of your paper that provides full publishing information for each of the sources you have used. Proper citation acknowledges the creators of each source and helps your readers locate the original source if they would like more information.

Based on The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition, this guide provides examples for citing books; book chapters; encyclopedia, journal, magazine, and newspaper articles; online databases; Internet resources and more.

Illustrates the citation style according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook, 7th edition for sources in the works cited (i.e., reference) list. In MLA style, an alphabetized, double-spaced list of works used in your project–“Works Cited”–appears at the end of your paper that provides full publishing information for each of the sources you have used. Proper citation acknowledges the creators of each source and helps your readers find the original source if they would like more information.

Link to a resource detailing the Associated Press Style guide created at Purdue University.