How to Cite Sources

The two most common styles for footnotes and bibliographies (lists of works cited) are the MLA and the APA styles. OCC Libraries have print manuals for these and other styles. They are also described and exemplified in the Web sites listed below. Ask your instructor whether he or she has a preferred style.

MLA

• Purdue University Online Writing Lab - MLA 2009 version.  Covers both print and electronic sources.
• MLA Documentation Style:  OCC Examples for List of Works Cited.
  
  NOTE: A new edition of MLA Style is out.  For a summary of the changes see  Purdue's MLA Update 2009.

APA

• Purdue University Online Writing Lab - 6th ed. 2009. Covers both print and electronic sources.
• APA Style: OCC Examples of citing electronic sources - Note: this is for older version of APA.
• APAStyle.org Frequently Asked Questions - Guidance for both print and electronic 6th ed. references from the APA Web site.
  
  NOTE:  The new print edition of the APA Style has errors. See Corrections to the 6th edition.

Websites Covering Multiple Format Styles

• Citing Sources
  From Eastern Michigan University, this site provides multiple links to other sites covering AMA, APA, Chicago, MLA, and Turabian.
• Research and Documentation Online -by Diane Hacker
  Covers MLA, APA, Chicago, CBE.
• KnightCite v.3
  Citation machine from Calvin College.