C.O.D. Library - Citing Sources

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.

Other Resources

Online Citation Help

Online Crib Sheets
Concise guides to formatting and documenting research papers in APA, MLA, etc.
OWL (Online Writing Lab, Purdue University)
Research & Documentation Online
MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian citation styles with both in text and works cited examples
APA Citation Style: Documenting Sources
Covers title page and paper formatting, creating a References list, and doing in-text citation

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.

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.