It is that time of the semester when students hammer the reference desk with questions about how to properly cite sources in their research papers. 95% of the time, the answers are easy; and seeing examples of references in either the MLA or APA format provides all the direction needed. Other times, finding appropriate direction from one of the style guides can be more challenging.
There are a number of resources available online that will help you follow all style guide requirements. If you can’t find your answer in one of these help sheets, contact us at the reference desk — you won’t be the only one asking!
Style Guide Resources
Essentials of APA Style: This one-page handout, provides sample citations of all common types of resources set up in proper APA style. (Provided by The Neil Hellman Library)
Citing Electronic Media in APA Style: Another one-page handout, this one concentrates on setting up citations for online journal articles, web pages, abstracts, and other materials found on the web. (Provided by The Neil Hellman Library)
Essentials of MLA Style: A one-page handout that provides sample citation of all common types of resources set up in proper MLA style. (Provided by The Neil Hellman Library)
A Guide to MLA Format: A 16-page guide that discusses all aspects of writing a paper using MLA style. This includes how to set up pages, how to cite sources, and how to create a works cited page. (Provided by The Writing Center)
A Guide to APA Format: A 16-page guides that discusses all aspects of writing a paper using APA style. This includes how to set up pages, how to cite sources, and how to create a reference page. (Provided by The Writing Center)
Additional guides are available at the web sites of both the library and writing center.
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