Research and Citation Guide

Citation style guides, such as APA and MLA, provide clear rules for citing sources in academic work. They show you how to format in-text citations, footnotes, and reference lists so readers can easily find the sources. These guides also include examples for different types of sources, such as books, articles, and websites, and explain how to handle citing many authors or missing details. By using them, you ensure that your work adheres to academic standards and avoids plagiarism.

APA Style Guide

How To Format Your Paper In APA Style - 7th Edition-YouTube Video

APA In-Text Citations- 7th Edition - YouTube Video

APA Reference Page Tutorial - 7th Edition-YouTube Video

APA Sample Papers In PDF Format

Student Sample Paper with Annotations

Professional Sample Paper with Annotations

Use the template below for your assignments. Make the necessary changes to the title page based on your course.

MLA Template In Word

Citing Management Tools

RefWorks

is a citation management tool that formats your bibliographies in APA, MLA, and many other citation styles
stores and organises your research and is an essential tool for those preparing research papers, theses, or dissertations
integrates your citations and builds your bibliography, Reference list or Works Cited with Word and Google Docs
you can export the references found in our academic databases (EBSCOhost, Proquest and Proquest Ebook Central) into RefWorks
is in the cloud, so you can access it anywhere
is free to Excelsior Community College students, faculty and staff
To get started using RefWorks, select Create Your Account to start

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