LibGuides: ENG 225 Multicultural American Literature: Cite Sources

Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction

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Citation Help

Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Website maintained by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University (OWL). Provides explanations and examples of APA, MLA, and Chicago citation guidelines as well as writing basics.

Check out the section on writing a good literature paper.

APA Style (American Psychological Association)
Includes: Basics of APA Style (tutorial), Quick Answers and easy access to APA Style blog. From the American Psychological Association, publisher of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the official guide to APA formatting.
MLA Style Center
Includes Works Cited: A Quick Guide.

Sample MLA paper from Purdue Owl.

Citation Generators

The citation generators listed below will construct a citation for you. They are not foolproof. Proofread the finished product carefully.

NoodleTools ( Select free tools at the bottom of the screen. Use NoodleTools Express.) Select from APA, MLA or Chicago styles. As you enter information, pop-ups appear with formatting rules to help guide you.
KnightCite