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Citing Sources: APA & MLA Style

Below are links to examples of citations that are most commonly used by students at the College of DuPage. Examples in both APA and MLA style formats are available. The style you should use is usually determined by the discipline or course in which you are working. Ask your instructor what style s/he requires or recommends.

For assistance with in-text or parenthetical citation, see the Library's In-Text Citation page.

APA*

Print Sources

Electronic Sources

Multimedia Sources

* Examples are based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition) and the APA Style Guide to Electronic References (2007). Click here for information on recent changes to the 5th edition.

MLA*

Print Sources

Electronic Sources

Multimedia Sources

* Examples are based on the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (6th ed., 2003). These examples will be revised for the Fall Semester 2009 based on the 7th edition (2009). Please check with your instructor about the edition you are expected to use for your course.

Other Resources

C.O.D. Writing Assistance

C.O.D. Writing and Reading Center
The Writing and Reading Center is open to all College of DuPage students, faculty, staff and community members, free of charge. Our writing and reading coaches are both peer tutors and part-time faculty from the Liberal Arts Division.

Online Citation Help

Documenting Sources using APA Citation Style
A guide created by the C.O.D. Library that shows you how to create reference lists and in-text citations using APA style.
APA Reference Style from Northern Michigan University Library
A comprehensive guide including flash videos & examples of new electronic citation rules
Ohio State University Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide
OWL (Online Writing Lab, Purdue University)
Research & Documentation Online
MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian citation styles with both in text and works cited examples
How to Cite from Short Story Criticism (MLA)
How to Cite from Short Stories for Students (MLA)
How to Cite from Micromedex and CareNotes (APA)

Print Citation Manuals in the Library

In-Text (Parenthetical) Citations

C.O.D. Library In-Text Citation page
An in-text citation indicates the specific source that you just referenced or discussed within the body of your paper. The citation refers the reader to the works cited list or bibliography of your paper.

Annotated Bibliographies

How to Create an Annotated Bibliography
From Cornell University Library, this clear, well organized tutorial includes both MLA and APA examples.
Lesley University: APA Format for Annotated Bibliographies (.PDF file)

Citation Software

NoodleBIB — MLA & APA Bibliography Composer
You must "Create a New Folder" when you use NoodleBIB for the first time. Click on "I am citing a(n):," choose the type of item you are citing, and then fill in the online form. Your bibliography will be formatted for you.

A current C.O.D. Library card is needed to use this resource.

Library Database Vendors

Click on the "help" icon ( ) next to any database title. This will list details about a database including the database vendor. You will need the vendor's name for your MLA citation.

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