Citing sources? Creating a bibliography? Look to these websites for style instructions and interactive tutorials.

NoodleBib -- citation formatting tool that offers MLA and APA styles

Busse Library Citation Guides: Introductions to MLA and APA

APA Style -- new guidelines from Busse Library (effective August 2009 with the 6th edition of the APA Manual)

MLA Style -- new guidelines from Busse Library (effective August 2009 with the 7th edition of the MLA Handbook)

Mount Mercy College Citation Guide

APA Standards for Graduate Programs

Other Citation Styles

CBE Style: Citing Literature in the Natural and Physical Sciences

ASA Publication Format -- American Sociological Association

The Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style: Busse Library, Notebook series
Chicago Manual of Style: Citation Quick Guide
Chicago Manual of Style: OWL Project: Purdue University -- citation models and guidance

Citation Tutorials, Models, and Sample Papers


APA Guidelines: Sixth Edition, 2009

APA Formatting and Style: The OWL at Purdue University -- classic resource on citation style (2009 edition)

APA Style: American Psychological Association --select "Learning APA Style" to view free tutorials and for new changes to manual (effective July 2009)

APA Manuscript Formatting: The OWL at Purdue University -- sample paper with headings and reference list

The Basics of APA Style: APA -- online tutorial from American Psychological Association (APA)

What's New in the Sixth Edition: APA -- online tutorial for advanced practitioners

MLA Guidelines, Seventh Edition, 2009

MLA Style 2009: The OWL at Purdue University -- reflects MLA changes in the 7th edition (July 2009)

MLA Update 2009: The OWL at Purdue University -- recent changes to style

MLA 2009: Formatting and Style Guide: The OWL at Purdue University -- offers sample papers and references list (works cited page)

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers -- purchase and register your copy for special site access