Welcome
This research guide will help you with various citation style guidelines.
A Style Guide hand-out, for the most commonly used citation styles, is available at the Reference Desk.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a fantastic resource for information about citation styles. It also includes extensive tips on writing for college and job applications.
Glossary
Bibliography: A list of works written by an author or group of authors
Works Cited: An alphabetical list of resources including books, articles, web resources and others, that have been quoted, paraphrased or mentioned in an assignment
Citation: The action of citing or quoting any words or written passage
Quote: A brief excerpt from a passage
Paraphrase: A rewording of something that has been written or spoken by someone else
Video: Understanding Citation Styles
Video: Avoiding Plagiarism
Citation Q & A
Q. What is a Citation?
A. A citation is a reference to a work.
Q. Why do I need to cite works in my assignment?
A. You need to cite a work to attribute a quote, idea or any information retrieved from the original author or creator.
Avoiding Plagiarism
- Is It Plagiarism Yet?
Advice on how to paraphrase, when to give credit, and deciding what is common knowledge, from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL). - Safe Practices for Research and Drafting Guidelines for research, writing, and citing sources, from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL).
- Lehman College Academic Center for Excellence The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is located in the Old Gym Building. It offers workshops and tutoring for undergraduate and graduate students seeking to improve their skills in humanities-related subject areas, including citation styles.
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