"Whenever you quote, paraphrase, summarize, or otherwise refer to the work of another, you are required to cite its source, either by way of parenthetical documentation or by means of a footnote. Failing to do so constitutes a form of cheating known as plagiarism."
MLA APA Chicago AAA Combination Source
Books and Internet Sites
MLA - Research Documentation - A long list
of examples (From The University Writing Center, Western Carolina
University).
Online Articles
NC Live and Other Databases Using MLA Style - Contains specific guidelines and examples for NCLIVE databases and additional database subscriptions (Originally from Asheville-Buncombe Community College).
Internet Sources Found Through Library Databases
Citing examples in MLA style for Internet Sources from Databases - Use these examples to document an internet site accessed through a library subscription database (examples include Opposing Viewpoints, SIRS, Webfeet, etc.).
Miscellaneous Electronic Sources (emails, blogs, images, sound, wikis)
The Owl at Purdue & examples from The Springfield Township Virtual Reference Library.
Sample Papers
Available here and here. (From dianahacker.com)
Additional Information
Research & Documentation Online / dianahacker.com - Click on the MLA in-text citations for good examples of parenthetical citations and click on the MLA list of works cited for mores examples of how to cite for your Works Cited page. Click on MLA Manuscript Format for guidelines for title pages, etc.
FAQs About MLA Style
FAQs from James Library at Rockingham Community College.
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Books and Internet Sites
APA Documentation - A long list of examples (From The University Writing Center, Western Carolina University).
Specific Internet Searches
APA Style.org - limited examples. For more see APA Style Guide to Electronic References available at the Reference Desk, LIBRARY USE ONLY.
Library Databases
Citing Electronic Databases Using APA Style - specific guidelines and examples for NCLIVE databases and other library databases.
Sample Papers
Available here, including title page, abstract, parenthetical citations, and references. (from dianahacker.com)
Additional Information
APA Crib Sheet - a great summary of rules for using APA style.
FAQs About APA Style
FAQs from James Library at Rockingham Community College.
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Books and Internet Sites
Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide - A quick guide to citing print and electronic sources in Chicago style.
Specific Internet Searches
Bedford/St. Martin’s guide to citing online sources in Chicago style.
Library Databases
Specific examples of citing sources found through library databases using Chicago style. (from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Sample Paper
Click here to view a sample paper written in Chicago style. (from dianahacker.com)
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Books and Internet Sites
AAA Style Guide (pdf) – General rules (p. 1-9) and examples for print materials and Internet sources (p. 10-14).
Library Databases
Citing NCLive and Electronic Databases Using AAA Style - specific guidelines and examples for NCLIVE databases and additional database subscriptions.
Additional Information
How to Cite Sources in Anthropology - Produced by Skidmore College, adapted from AAA guidelines. Includes general set-up and guidelines, plus links to specific examples of citations.
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Resources for Documenting
Divided by disciplines (anthropology | biology | chemistry | English | engineering | government | history | information sciences and computer sciences | law and legal studies | mathematics | management | medicine | physics | psychology | political science | sociology). (From Purdue University)
Online
Citation Styles
A great place to navigate and find all the citation styles your instructor specifies, including
MLA, APA, and others. (From Bedford/St. Martin’s)
Style Sheets for Citing Resources (Print & Electronic) - Includes examples and general rules for both MLA and APA styles.(from UC Berkeley Library)
Citing
Sources – this site offers a multitude of
samples for MLA & APA, including sample papers. There are links
to short, concise examples and guidelines and to longer, more in-depth
examples and discussion. (From North Harris College)
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