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- To ethically use information and avoid plagiarism, students must know how to cite their sources. Citations may be intimidating but they are crucial. The information below will help you cite information accurately.
- The first step is to determine if you will use MLA or APA format. MLA format is typically used in the Humanities (i.e.: English, Theatre, Art) and APA format is typically used in the social sciences (i.e.: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work).
- In April 2016, MLA replaced its seventh edition resources with a new eighth edition. See the guides below for more information about the changes. You should begin transitioning to the new format since this is what you will use in college. However, you should check with your teacher before beginning the research process to determine which format he/she prefers.
- Once you've located your sources and are ready to begin writing your paper or completing your project, use the guides below to assist you.
- Formatting & Style Guide and Electronic Sources from Purdue OWL and Citations & examples from MTSU will give you a step-by-step tutorial on how to create distinct types of citations & will provide you with specific examples of each.
- Citing a digital image and Citing a photo from EasyBib will show you how to cite digital images and photos you use in assignments. You are required to cite all digital images and photos you use in assignments, even if they are in the public domain.
- What should your paper look like from Purdue OWL will show you the layout, margins, spacing, pagination, and other physical details about your paper.
- What should your Works Cited/References page look like from Purdue OWL will show you the layout, margins, spacing, and other physical details about this page.
- How to create your in-text citations from Purdue OWL will walk you through forming in-text (also known as parenthetical) citations for each type of source you use.
- Citation Generators do a lot of the work for you but they are not foolproof! Always provide missing information and check the accuracy of the citation provided. The Citation Generators also provide helpful research guides.
MLA 8th edition
MLA 7th vs. MLA 8th
MLA 8th Edition: What's New and Different
Formatting and Style Guide
Electronic Sources
Citing a digital image
How to create your in-text citations
What should your paper and Works Cited page look like?
MLA 8th Edition: What's New and Different
Formatting and Style Guide
Electronic Sources
Citing a digital image
How to create your in-text citations
What should your paper and Works Cited page look like?
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