The details of citation are specific to the style you’re using and the type of source you’re citing. This module reviews the basic concepts of citing but not the details. For detailed citation information, try one of our citation tutorials.
Below is a sample citation page. This is from a paper in APA style. As with an MLA Works Cited page, it comes at the very end of your research project.
Every outside source that was referenced, quoted, paraphrased, or summarized in this student's paper is listed on this page.
For every source you use, you should include a citation in a list at the end of your project.
The rules of how to cite vary by style. APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association) are the most commonly used at the College.
Each citation style has its own rules for how to cite, and each style's rules change depending on the type of source that you're citing.
In general, every citation in your list should include the following types of information:
Additional information included depends on the type of source your citing. Additional information might include:
When you're ready to work on your citations for a specific research project, there is a lot available:
Many students feel overwhelmed by citations. If you're at all unsure, it's best to begin and end the process with librarian help.