We cite sources to acknowledge the work of others, as well as to avoid academic dishonesty, or plagiarism. There are various formats for citing sources & your instructor will tell you which to follow.
American Psychological Association or APA style is widely accepted in the Social Sciences. For more information consult the 6th edition on 2 North Reference and in Dictionary Stands on all floors: BF 76.7 P83 2010. Publication Manual sections are noted in square brackets [ ].
The American Sociological Association Style Guide is intended for authors who are preparing manuscripts for publication in ASA journals. This handout is intended for students who are instructed to use "ASA style" when writing research papers. Consult the ASA Style Guide for additional or more detailed information (2 NORTH Reference HM 73 .A54 1997).
Bibliographic Management
There are many programs that allow you to organize references and
create bibliographies. Listed below are some of the most commonly used on campus.
The campus has purchased a site license, which allows students, faculty and staff to download a copy of EndNote X9. This program takes time to learn and is best used for large numbers of references.