LibGuides: TCC Writing Center: Citation Help

Formatting

MLA 7th edition

NOTE: If you are still being instructed to use MLA 7th edition to create in-text citations and a Works Cited page, please see this handout. This document does not include 8th edition changes.

MLA Guidelines and Citations (7th edition)

Pick a Citation Style

Integrating Sources (MLA)

Integrating Quotes and Paraphrases
Signal Phrases
Using sources for support

Creating Citations (MLA)

MLA 9th Edition Basic Guide
Works Cited Color Coded
MLA Citation Basics
MLA Citation Generation Chart

Purdue OWL - MLA Format Guide Link

Integrating Sources (APA)

Integrating Quotes and Paraphrases
Signal Phrases

Creating Citations (APA)

APA 7th Edition
Updated for 2020
APA Citation Basics
Citing Figures in APA
Color Coded Reference Page

Purdue OWL - APA Format Guide Link

MLA, APA, Chicago
This handout from the Purdue OWL compares both in text and reference citations in one handout

Planning

Scheduling Steps in Research Writing

Using Sources

Web Source Evaluation
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources
Tips for Primary Research
What is Plagiarism?
Types of Plagiarism
Avoiding Plagiarism
Using Quotes Effectively
This handout discusses sandwiching quotes effectively and using strong verbs to explain the author's perspective