Why Cite
When writing a research paper you will use a wide variety of resources. You are required to cite your sources for two main reasons:
- To give credit to the creator of the original idea. By citing you will avoid any charges of plagiarism.
- To enable readers of your paper to be able to find the resources you have used and consult them to read further on the topic.
For more information, check Why We Cite and How to Avoid Plagiarism.
APA for Business
American Psychological Association (APA) citation style is widely used in business and the social sciences. The APA Citation guide, provides examples for selected business research sources with a focus on online resources.
APA Style
Style and Formatting Help
APA Style from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
APA Style Formatting from Student Learning Support (Toronto Metropolitan University)
APA Style Simplified (E-Book)
APA FAQ (APA Style Blog)
Business Citation Examples (UBC)
Citation Guide for Business Sources (SFU)
Citing Business Sources (Calgary)
Citing Business Sources (McGill)
Quick Help
Citing sources in the body of your essay
Creating a Reference List/Bibliography
Electronic sources (Online Articles, E-books, Websites)
Other non-print sources (Email, Movies, Interviews)
Sample Papers Formatted in APA Style
Sample APA Formatted Paper (Washington)
Sample APA Paper (OWL Purdue)
APA Style in Word
APA, MLA, Chicago: Automatically format bibliographies in Word
Throw Away Your APA Manual and Use Word Instead
APA Style Guide (Official Copy)
The Library has multiple copies of the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition). It is available at the following locations:
- Reserve (2nd floor Check-out desk). Two copies are available to be checked out for 2 hours.
- 6th floor. Four copies are available for regular loan period.
The call number is: BF76.7 .P82 2010
Concise Edition
Concise Rules of APA Style, is the official short and easy-to-use version and is also available for 2 hour loans.
- Reserve (2nd floor Check-out desk). Call number BF76.7 .C66 2010