Citing Sources

MLA Style

Modern Language Association (MLA) style is often by students in the humanities -- English, history, writing, etc.

Guides below are based on the MLA Handbook, 8th edition.

MLA Online Guides

• Citing Sources: MLA Style - LCC Library
• MLA Formatting & Style Guide - OWL at Purdue
• style.mla.org -  Official MLA website

MLA Handouts - LCC Library

• Word File MLA: Works Cited
• Word File MLA: In-Text Citation
• Word File MLA: Core Elements

American Psychological Association (APA) style is often used by students in the social sciences -- psychology, sociology, business, nursing, etc.

Guides below are based on APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

APA Online Guides

• Citing Sources: APA Style - LCC Library
• APA Formatting & Style Guide - OWL at Purdue
• APAStyle.org -  Official APA website

APA Handouts - LCC Library

• Word File APA: References
• Word File APA: In-Text Citation

SET UP YOUR PAPER APA STYLE

• PDF File APA Paper Formatting Guide - Baker College
• APA Formatting Step by Step Instructions - Indian River State College
• How to Format Your Essay in APA Style (video) 

Other Citation Styles

• AMA Style - Guide to American Medical Association (AMA) style from College of St. Scholastica.
• ASA Style - American Sociological Association (ASA) Style Guide by the Purdue Online Writing Lab.
• Chicago Style - Quick guide from Chicago Manual of Style website.