Citing Your Sources
Citing all your information sources is a necessary part of research. The Works Cited/Bibliography lists all the materials used in your research, while the In-text References identify the source of information within the text of your paper. All In-text References must be fully documented in the Works Cited/Bibliography.
Both In-Text References and the Bibliography must adhere to specific standards and practices. Since there are a number of citation style guides, consult your instructor to determine which style guide you are expected to use.
APA Style Guides and Tutorial
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MLA Style Guides and Tutorial
Chicago Style Guides
There are two documentation systems within the Chicago style.
The notes and bibliography documentation system is often preferred by many in the humanities such as history and philosophy.
The second documentation system is author-date and is often preferred by the physical, natural, and social sciences.
*** Make sure to consult your instructor to determine which one you are expected to use for your assignments ***