FSP 161: The Simple Life: Citing Your Sources

• Everything derived from an outside source, i.e., ideas, information, statistics, etc., must be credited whether it is found in print or via the Internet.  Here is a brief guide to avoiding plagiarism (from Duke University Libraries).

• Style manuals/guides provide instructions and examples of how to format papers, cite sources, and prepare references or bibliographies. For an overview of several different styles, you could consult: Cite Right: A Quick Guide to Citation Styles--MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions and More. PN171.F56 L55 2011 -- there are several print editions in the Library, and another available via Netlibrary.

Save time by using the "create citation" feature from the Library's article databases.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Ed
REF BF76.7.P83 2010, 1 copy at the Reference Desk, 1 copy at the Reserve Desk

• APA Style and Grammar Guidelines (Style tips and official recommendations, including citation guidelines for electronic media.)
• APA Referencing Style (Southern Cross University)

Modern Language Association (MLA)

MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd Ed.
REF PN147.G444 2008, 1 copy at the Reference Desk

• MLA Style - Frequently Asked Questions (Official style recommendations, including FAQs about citing document sources from the World Wide Web.)
• MLA Citation Style (Cornell University Library)
• MLA (8th edition) Citation Guide (Columbia College, Vancouver)