Writing citations can be a challenging experience! It's important to give credit to the authors and sources used in your paper and to avoid plagiarizing.
The links below can help you write citations. Contact the library or the writer's centers for more information.
Do you need...
1) A few basics about writing citations?
Try the library's MLA Citation Handout for help with a Works Cited page.
2) A more extensive list of examples?
See Diana Hacker's MLA supplement for the 7th edition Works Cited guidelines and examples.
3) To quote or paraphrase another author's ideas?
Those are called In-text Citations
4) Help with layout or formatting questions?
See an MLA Sample Paper and formatting guide
5) An online tool that will help you write MLA citations?
Try Nooblebib Express.You'll answer a series of questions about your sources and a citation will be automatically written. Verify it for accuracy and copy/paste it into your paper.
Do you need...
1) A few basics about writing citations?
Try the library's APA Citation Handout for help with a List of References.
2) A more extensive list of examples?
See Diana Hacker's APA List of References guidelines and examples.
3) To quote or paraphrase another author's ideas?
Those are called In-text Citations
4) Help with layout or formatting questions?
See an APA Sample Paper or APA formatting guide.
5) An online tool that will help you write APA citations?
Try Nooblebib Express.You'll answer a series of questions about your sources and a citation will be automatically written. Verify it for accuracy and copy/paste it into your paper.
Other Citation Styles
Here are two other citation styles you may encounter.
CMS or "Chicago Style" Quick Tips Sheet