Citing Sources

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Every term paper will require you to list your sources in a bibliography or works cited page.  The three main styles are: MLA, APA, and Chicago.

 

-Depending on what style your teacher requests, here is a brief listing of the typical type of information you will need to have when creating a bibliography:

 

· Books: Author. Title. Publisher Location: Publisher. Copyright.

 

· Articles: Author. "Title". Journal Name. Volume: Number. Date: Page Number

 

· References Books: Author. "Entry Title". Reference Book Name. Edition. Copyright.

 

· Websites: Author. "Title". Website Name. Article Date. Access Date. URL (Web Address).

 

-You can find more information and guidelines on how to cite sources through the following websites:

 

· APA-Style

http://webster.commnet.edu/apa/apa_index.htm

    Shows how to use APA style for citing sources.

 

· Citation Styles Online!

http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/citex.html

    Tells how to cite online sources in MLA, APA, CBE, and Chicago Styles.

 

· MLA, APA, and Chicago Style 

http://www.citationmachine.net/

           Shows how to use MLA, APA, and Chicago style for all types of information.