CITING SOURCES
Articles from Journals
Articles from Books
Journal & Newspaper Articles from Databases
Books
Newspapers
Government Documents
World Wide Web or Internet Sources


Accurately citing sources helps to avoid plagiarism. During the research process, keeping track of resources will enable you to avoid last minute problems with locating missing information for your bibliography.  Be sure to record all the elements required for a complete citation.  This guide provides examples of citations for the most frequently used  resources. When citing less commonly used sources, consult the style manuals or speak with a reference librarian.  


The citation manuals consulted: 
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed., (APA)
The Chicago Manual of Style
, 15th ed., (Chicago)* 
A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th ed., (Turabian)*
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th ed., (MLA)
Complete Guide to Citing Government Information Resources,
revised ed., (GODORT/ALA)
Electronic Styles:  A Handbook for Citing Electronic Information, 2nd ed., (APA/MLA)

*Note: The Chicago and Turabian manuals present two documentation styles: one for the arts and humanities (Documentation One), and one for the  social sciences (Documentation Two). Check with your professor if you are uncertain about which format is preferred.
 


For more complete citation information, consult one of the style manuals listed above, or speak with a reference librarian.

Web Sites for Citation Styles
APA Style -  Purdue University
APA: Electronic Reference Formats Recommended by the American Psychological Association
The Chicago Manual of Style

Citing Sources Within Your Paper - Duke University

HealthLinks: University of Washington - AMA Style Guide

Karla's Guide to Citation Style Guides
Turabian Citation Style: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Notes and Bibliography Style)  
Using Modern Language Association Format - Purdue University