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Avoid Plagiarism: Write it Right Workshop: Citations

Learn what plagiarism is - and is not - by recognizing examples and finding alternatives to copying word for word from research sources.

Books in library

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Joseph Gibaldi; Modern Language Association of America Staff
Call Number: LB2369.G53
ISBN: 9781603290241
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
MLA Made Easy by Marilyn Heath
Call Number: PN171.F56H43
ISBN: 9781586833435
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Cite Right by Charles Lipson
Call Number: PN171.F56L55
ISBN: 9780226484648
Publication Date: 2011-05-15

What are the different styles of citation?

There are over 20 different citation and style manuals. These are the 3 most commonly used:

MLA (Modern Language Association)

This style is commonly used for sources within the liberal arts and humanities.

APA (American Psychological Association)

This style is commonly used for sources within the social sciences.

Chicago Manual of Style

This style is used in various disciplines, including humanities and social sciences.

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