Citation Help

Citation Help

Sample papers and tips on how to credit information sources using MLA, APA, and Chicago style.

Tips for correctly formatting a research paper in Microsoft Word (Adobe Acrobat format) (download free Acrobat Reader to view document)

MLA Format Guides

Sample Paper includes in-text and works cited pages in .pdf format
Citation Styles Handbook: MLA (from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Citing Print and Other Sources (from Orange Coast College Library)
Citing Government Information (from University of Nevada, Reno)
Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications (from University of Memphis)
MLA Style FAQ (from MLA)

MLA Style Handout:

  • Microsoft Word File - updated 8/28/06
  • Adobe Acrobat File (download free Acrobat Reader to view document)
  • APA Format Guides

    Sample Paper (includes in-text and works cited pages in a pdf format).
    Citing Print and Other Sources (from The Purdue University On-line Writing Lab (OWL))
    Electronic Reference Formats (from APA)
    Citing Government Documents (from University of Kentucky)
    APA Style Handout:

    Chicago Style Format Guides
    Quick Reference Guide to the Chicago Manual of Style (from Western Washington University Library)
    The Chicago Manual of Style (from University of Georgia Libraries)


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