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American Psychological Association (APA), 6th ed.

APA

The most common types of sources are listed here, but for explanations and examples of other types of sources, please ask your instructor, a librarian or refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) (Ref BF76.7.P83 2010).

Video:APA Citation Style
Tutorial: APA Citations

Citation examples

  • Book (YouTube video courtesy of USCA Library)
  • eBook (YouTube video courtesy of MCCInfoLit)
  • Website (YouTube video courtesy of USCA library)

How to format APA in Microsoft Word

Modern Language Association (MLA), 7th ed.

MLA

The most common types of sources are listed here, but for explanations and examples of other types of sources, please ask your instructor, a librarian or refer to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (8th ed.) (Ref LB2369 .G53 2016).

Video: MLA 8th edition citation style
Tutorial: MLA 8th edition citation style

Citation examples

(YouTube videos courtesy of USCA Library)

 

 How to format MLA in Microsoft Word

Chicago Manual Style (CMS), 16th ed.

CMS

The most common types of sources are listed here, but for explanations and examples of other types of sources, please ask your instructor, a librarian or refer to the Chicago Manual of Style (16th ed.) (RefZ253 .U69 2010).  Or link to the online edition here.

Langsdale's in-depth guide to CS can be found here

Citation examples

(YouTube videos courtesy of USCA Library)

How to format CMS in Microsoft Word 

(YouTube video courtesy of Akhallu7)

Publication Manuals

For less frequently occurring examples such as multivolume works, or technical reports please ask for assistance from a librarian or consult the style manual.