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MLA

MLA Handbook, 9th ed by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: RESERVE LB 2369 .M52 2021
Publication Date: 2021
In-Library Use Only

MLA Style Center
The MLA Style Center is a companion to the MLA Handbook and is the only authorized Web site on MLA style. It offers a quick guide to citing any source according to the MLA template of core elements, a practice template, a Q&A feature with hundreds of citation examples, a blog of writing tips, guidelines for formatting a paper and avoiding plagiarism, and sample papers.
Ask the MLA
FAQ's for MLA citations. All entries are written by MLA employees.

APA

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition
Call Number: RESERVE BF 76.7 .P83 2020
Publication Date: 2019
In-Library Use Only

APA Style Guidelines - 7th Edition
Shows users how to structure and format their work, recommends ways to reduce bias in language, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, shows how to cite references in text, and provides selected reference examples.

APA References Example List
This link provides a list of examples for some of the most commonly used source types.
Journal Article
Government Report
Report with Named Individuals as Authors
Webpage
Book/eBook
Chapter in an Edited Book
YouTube Video

Online Citation Help

Did you use a library database to conduct your research? If so, the database probably has a cite tool to get you started on your reference list. Have questions about these database features? Ask a librarian for assistance.

APA Workshop Materials

Understanding APA Basics

APA is an author-date citation system. This means that only the author and date are included in the text of your paper. Additional details for the source, including the title and retrieval information, are included on the References page.