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Frequently Asked Question about
Research at McFarlin Library

How do I cite my sources in a research paper?

Answer:

MLA Style APA Style Turabian Chicago


McFarlin Library has copies, available at the Reference Desk, of many major style guides. These include:

  • MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
    Ref LB2369.M53 1999
  • A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations [ a.k.a. Turabian]
    Ready Ref LB2369.T8 1996
  • The Chicago Manual of Style
    Ready Ref Z253.C57 2003
  • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
    Ready Ref BF76.7.P83 2001
  • The Elements of Style [a.k.a. Strunk & White]
    Ready Ref PE1408.S772 2000
  • National Library of Medicine recommended formats for bibliographic citation
    Ready Ref R119.P37 1991


And there are others.  Click on the appropriate link in the box above for examples.

CAUTION: Check first with your professor, who may already have a preferred way of citing these materials.

TU's Writing Center will be happy to assist you in writing a paper, including citing sources. Please contact them at 631-3131 to make an appointment.
 

 

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