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Citing
Sources
Module 8
Using Style Manuals
There are several commonly used styles for citing sources. These style manuals include MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers,Theses, and Dissertations, and The Chicago Style Manual Style. The electronic versions of these titles contain selected information and are linked from the Library Web site's Ready Reference-WWW page under the heading Grammar, Style Guides, and Evaluating Sources.
The two style guides most frequently used at Prince George's Community College are the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Paper (MLA) and Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA). The next two modules will cover citing various types of sources from these two style manuals. Be sure that you know which style manual is required for a particular assignment. If you are not sure, check with your instructor.
Table of Contents | Introduction | The Research Process | Tools for the Topics | Using the Online Catalog | Using Online Databases | Searching the Web | The Library Web Site | Evaluating Sources | Citing Sources | Tutorial Survey | Top of Page | Acknowledgments | Title III Grant Project | Library Media Center
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