Citation Styles

As you write your paper and prepare your bibliography (a list of the resources you used), remember that every source you use in your paper MUST be cited. This includes books, articles, websites, graphics, charts, etc.

If you do not cite your resources, you may be accused of plagiarism. Why else is it important to cite your resources?

• Citations give credit to the authors of the resources you used to write your paper. If you have used someone else's ideas, words, graphics, etc., it is important to give credit where it is due.
  
• Citations will allow the reader to identify and locate the sources you used. Perhaps a reader will want to read the book or article you cited for more information on the topic.
  
• Citations lend credibility and authority to your research paper or project.

The links in the table below lead to more information and examples on the most commonly used citation styles at UMF. If you are not sure which citation style to use for your course, check with the faculty member who is teaching it.

When using	within your paper, you should use	The page at the end that lists all of the resources you used should be titled
MLA, (Modern Language Association)	in-text parenthetical references.	Works Cited.
APA, (American Psychological Association)	in-text parenthetical references.	References.

History Writing Guidelines - The UMF History department offers these guidelines on writing and citation style. (Link coming soon!)