Citation styles for research papers
Careful documentation of the sources that are used to write a research paper ensures both the credibility of the work and the ethical reputation of the writer. Style manuals give very specific information about citing many types of research materials. Which should you use? Ask each of your instructors which style they want you to use.
Print editions
Print editions of the style manuals are located in the print Reference Collection.
| Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association | REF BF 76.7 .P83 2001 |
| MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers | REF LB2369 .G53 2003 |
| A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations | REF LB 2369 .T8 1996 |
| The Chicago Manual of Style | REF Z253 .U69 |
How to cite and examples of citations
APA (American Psychological Association)
Generally used in social sciences departments including psychology, education,
sociology and others.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Generally used in humanities departments including English, literature, and
foreign languages.
Turabian
Designed for college students to use with all subjects.
Chicago
Generally used in history and by some humanities departments.
Additional information
VWC Learning and Writing Center
Purdue
University's Online Writing Lab
Citing Information - UNC Chapel Hill Libraries
How to Cite the Bible - from
Henry Buhl Library at Grove City College
Turnitin - an online program that helps students identify the originality of their work