Citing Sources

Citing Information Sources

From JSRCC Library

	MLA Style Handout
	APA Style Handout

PowerPoint Guides:

	MLA Style updated 1/08
	APA Style updated 10/07

Databases:

Many library databases provide a citation tool. Check with the Reference Desk on specific databases that provide a citation tool. When you select an article you are interested in, use the citation tool to automatically generate a citation in MLA or APA format.

From the Web

Library Guides:

	APA Citation Style Examples Northwest Missouri State University Library
	APA Formatting and Style Guide The Owl at Purdue University
	APA List of References Social Sciences: Documenting Sources, Diana Hacker.com
	MLA & APA Examples UNC University Libraries Includes examples for online and print resources and in-text citations for the following styles: MLA, APA, Chicago, CSE, and Turabian. Click on view detail link next to each citation example for a detailed explanation on how to interpret individual elements (parts) of the citation.
	MLA & APA Style Guides Valencia Community College Library, West Campus
	MLA Citation Style Examples Northwest Missouri State University Library
	MLA Formatting and Style Guide The Owl at Purdue University
	MLA List of Works Cited Humanities: Documenting Sources, Diana Hacker.com

Sample Papers:

	APA Research Paper Diana Hacker.com
	MLA Research Paper - 1 Diana Hacker.com
	MLA Research Paper - 2 Diana Hacker.com

In-Text Citations:

	In-Text Citations: The Basics The Owl at Purdue
	MLA In-Text Citations Diana Hacker.com
	MLA In-Text Parenthetical Citations Duke University Libraries
	MLA Parenthetical Documentation LEO: Literacy Education Online, St. Cloud State University
	MLA Research Paper - 2 Diana Hacker.com

Citation Machines:

	NoodleBib Express - Online citation builder that generates MLA and APA citations for you.
	Landmarks Son of Citation Machine - Created by David Warlick of the The Landmark Project - Create citations in MLA, APA, or Chicago style.
	KnightCite - Created By Justin Searls, Heckman Library, Calvin College - Create citations in MLA, APA, or Chicago style.

Citation Tutorials & Exercises:

Citing Your Sources Research Tutorial Tutorial was created by: Jonathan Grubb - Designer/Web Developer and Ielleen R. Miller - Reference Librarian/Coordinator of Instruction, Eastern Washington University

Interactive tutorial on how to cite sources. Select either APA or MLA style from the main menu. When reviewing various citation examples, move your mouse over each element (part) of the citation for a detailed explanation of each element. Practice exercises allow you to select individual boxed elements and place them in proper order to create a citation in MLA or APA format.

Citation Game University of Washington, Trio Training

Interactive tutorial on how to cite sources. Practice exercises for both APA or MLA style allow you to select individual boxed elements and place them in proper order to create a citation in MLA or APA format.

Home Page URL (includes instructions and link to Review Sheet): http://depts.washington.edu/etriouw/gameindex.htm

MLA Citation Exercises URL: http://depts.washington.edu/etriouw/mla1.htm

APA Citation Exercises URL: http://depts.washington.edu/etriouw/apa1.htm

This page was updated on 11/18/08.