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When writing a research paper you will use a wide variety of resources.  You are required to cite your sources for two main reasons:

1. To give credit to the creator of the original idea.  By citing you will avoid plagiarism.
2. To enable your readers to be able to find the resources you have used and consult them to read further on the topic.

For more information, check out Why We Cite and How to Avoid Plagiarism.

Style and Formatting Help

• APA Style from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• APA Style Simplified (E-Book)
• APA FAQ (APA Style Blog)

Quick Help

Citing sources in the body of your essay -

• In-Text Citations (Authors)

Creating a Reference List/Bibliography -

• Books
• Electronic sources (Online Articles, E-books, Websites)
• Other non-print sources (Email, Movies, Interviews)

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.

Concise Rules of APA Style is the official short and easy-to-use version and is also available for 2-hour loan.