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Modern Language Association (MLA)
To create a Works Cited Page and In-Text Citations, please see one of these two web sites:
- Lansing Community College Library Citing Sources -
An easy to use resource for citing books, articles, web sites, and more. Includes concrete examples.
- The OWL at Purdue MLA Formatting and Style Guide -
A comprehensive resource from Purdue University. Includes concrete examples and a good overview of MLA style. Scroll to the bottom of the page for specific Works Cited and In-Text Citation links.For additional help, please see:
- MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers - Official guide found in all PCC Libraries.
- PCC Library MLA Handout - One page handout with concrete examples.
- PCC Reference Librarians - Ask us--we're here to help!
- PCC Tutoring Services - Get "individualized attention to succeed in your courses . . ."
- PCC Online Writing Lab - Email grammar and citation questions. Get a response in 24 hours!
- OSLIS MLA Secondary Citation Maker - From the Oregon School Library Information System. You fill in the citation information, OSLIS formats the citation for you!
- MLA Home Page - MLA overview, resources, publications, and more.
American Psychological Association (APA)
To create a Works Cited Page and In-Text Citations, please see one of these two web sites:
- Lansing Community College Library Citing Sources -
An easy to use resource for citing books, articles, web sites, and more. Includes concrete examples.
- The OWL at Purdue APA Formatting and Style Guide -
A comprehensive resource from Purdue University. Includes concrete examples and a good overview of APA style. Scroll to the bottom of the page for specific Works Cited and In-Text Citation links.For additional help, please see:
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - Official guide found in all PCC Libraries.
- APA Electronic References - Excerpted from the Publication Manual (2001) but updated more often for citing web sites, online articles, email discussion groups, etc.
- PCC Library APA Handout - One page handout with concrete examples.
- PCC Reference Librarians - Ask us--we're here to help!
- PCC Tutoring Services - Get "individualized attention to succeed in your courses . . ."
- PCC Online Writing Lab - Email grammar and citation questions. Get a response in 24 hours!
- OSLIS APA Secondary Citation Maker - From the Oregon School Library Information System. You fill in the citation information, OSLIS formats the citation for you!
Other Formats
- Citation Style Guides
Comprehensive web site from Wright State University Libraries with multiple resources for Turabian, Chicago Manual of Style, American Sociological Association (ASA), Council of Biology Editors (CBE), Government Publications, Legal Citations, and Medical Citations - (e.g. AMA and NLM).
- Resources for Documenting Electronic Sources
Additional resources and helpful explanations from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University. Includes citation resources for MLA, APA, anthropology, biology, engineering and science, government, legal, medicine, political science, sociology, and more!