Using MLA/APA Citations

The following links are provided to allow students to look up citation formats quickly.

MLA (Modern Language Association):

Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format (via Purdue):
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

In-text citations for MLA format:
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch08_s1-0001/html

In-text citation for Internet Sources in MLA:
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch08_s1-0001.html#RES5e_ch08_p0106

Formatting the Works Cited page:
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch08_s1-0011.html

Sample MLA Paper:
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch08_s1-0014.html

APA (American Psychological Association):

Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format (via Purdue):
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

In-text citations for APA format:
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch09_s1-0001.html

Formatting the References page:
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch09_s1-0002.html

Sample APA Paper:
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch09_sl-0009.html

Other Citation Formats

There are citation standards for a wide variety of fields, and a few are listed below for reference. An extensive listing of citation manuals for different disciplines is available here.

Chicago Style (History):
http://bcs.bedsfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch10_o.html

CBE Style (Sciences):
http://bcs.bedsfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e_ch11_o.html

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