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Marywood University Library: Cite Your Sources

A healthy bibliography or reference list shows that you've done a solid research job. Compiling a bibliography will help you:

learn about your topic
discover the experts and important writings in your field;
and will direct your readers who want to learn more about
your topic to other resources.

The following links will take you directly to pages of sample citations for the style indicated.

Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format Purdue University
APA Formatting and Style Guide Purdue University
APA Quick Citation Guide - Penn State University Libraries
APA Basics Tutorial (.PPTx Download)
Electronic Reference Formats Recommended by the APA
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition - Purdue University

Learn more about citation formatting

Copyright & Fair Use of Information

Copyright and Fair Use (Stanford University)
includes relevant statutes, judicial opinions, regulations, treaties, library guidelines, articles on fair use
Copyright Clearance Center

Turnitin.com

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