LibGuides: Preventing Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty Tutorial: How to Cite

How to Cite Sources

At this point in the tutorial, you hopefully have a grasp on why we cite sources and what needs to be cited. Now, let's talk about how to cite sources. No matter the specified citation style, you will be required to create a list of references and cite the sources in your work. The citation may be made as an in-text citation, a footnote, or an endnote, depending on the style guide you are following.

To learn more about how to cite sources, visit Citing Your Sources.

This guide is designed to assist students in using citation styles effectively and efficiently.

To learn more about how to cite images, visit Finding and Citing Online Images.

This guide is designed to provide helpful links to online image resources and help on how to cite them.

Popular Citation Styles

There are different ways to cite your sources. The style you use usually depends on the academic discipline in which you are engaged. Consult with your instructor to make sure that you use the most appropriate style.

APA (American Psychological Association)
Used in psychology, education, and other social sciences.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Used in literature, arts, and humanities.
Turabian (Chicago Style for Students)
Used in history, business, and some of the fine arts.