How to Cite Correctly
You should check with your instructor to see which citation style you are expected to use for your class assignments. On this page, you will find call numbers for the style manuals in the Library's reference collection, and links to related Internet resources.
| APA for social sciences | CBE for scientific writing | MLA for humanities | Maps |
APA (American Psychological Association) Style - used for social sciences
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Library location/call number: Reference 808.06615 P976 2001)
Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format - From the Purdue University Online Writing Lab, this site includes information on general paper format, examples, and specific tips.
APA Tutorial (Univ. of Southern Miss.) - Test your APA knowledge with this interactive tutorial.
APA style manual official site
CBE (Council of Biology Editors) Style - used for scientific writing
Scientific Style and Format: the CBE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers (Library location/call number: Reference 808.0666 S416)
Writer's Handbook: CBE Documentation - A helpful guide from the University of Wisconsin
MLA (Modern Language Association) Style - used for humanities
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (Library location/call number: Reference 808.02 G437)
Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format - A comprehensive guide from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab. Includes tips on handling quotations, footnotes and endnotes.
MLA tutorial (Univ. of Southern Miss.) - Test your MLA knowledge with this interactive tutorial.
Maps
Citing Maps - A useful guide for citing maps, prepared by Deborah Carter Peoples, Science Librarian at Ohio Wesleyan University.