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This page includes link for help with various citation styles commonly used at SHU. Beyond knowing the format of citations, incorporating sources effectively and avoiding plagiarism are important skills, so we include resources on these topics as well. Finally, we have information on citing social media sources.
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
APA Style - American Psychological Association
Tutorials and Webinars - American Psychological Association
Quick Reference Guide - American Psychological Association
How to cite ChatGPT - APA Style blog
APA Formatting and Style Guide- Purdue OWL
MLA (Modern Language Association) Style
MLA Style Center - Modern Language Association
Main page giving information about the newest, 9th edition of the MLA Handbook. Look at the Citing Sources tab at the top of the page; its dropdown menu provides links to pages on Citations by Format, an Interactive Practice Template, and a Quick Guide.
How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? - MLA Style Center
MLA Formatting and Style Guide -Purdue Online Writing Lab
AMA (American Medical Association) Style
AMA (11/e) Style Guide - New York Medical College, Health Sciences Library
Key AMA Style Features - University of Washington Health Sciences Library
Citing Print Resources - University of Washington Health Sciences Library
Citing Electronic Resources - University of Washington Health Sciences Library
In-Text Citations - University of Washington Health Sciences Library
AMA Style (11th ed): Citing Your Sources - USC Libraries
ACS (American Chemical Society) Style
ACS Style Quick Guide- American Chemical Society
Quick Guide: ACS Citation Style - Williams Libraries
ACS: American Chemical Society Citation Style - TRU Libraries
Ways to Effectively Include Sources
Ways to Effectively Include Sources
Using Introductory Tags in Research Writing- St. Cloud State University LEO (Literacy Education Online)
Examples and ideas of how to smoothly incorporate quotes and paraphrase ideas
Paraphrase: Write it in Your Own Words- Purdue OWL
Six steps to effective paraphrasing
Incorporating Sources- SHU Writing Center
Discussion of summaries, paraphrases, and quotations, as well as example in MLA and APA format
General Citation Information
General Citation Information
Guide to Preventing Plagiarism -Accredited Schools Online
A detailed and organized guide about understanding plagiarism and avoiding it, as well as information on academic integrity and putting plagiarism in context.
Understanding Plagiarism - Prentice Hall
Explanation of what plagiarism is and how to recognize it.
Avoiding Plagiarism - Excelsior College
Tutorials and information about using sources, including topics like what plagiarism is and how to recognize 7 different kinds of plagiarism.
Citing Social Media
Citing Social Media
How to Cite Social Media in Scholarly Writing - SAGE Connection (SAGE Publications blog)
Referencing a Tweet in an Academic Paper? Here's a Citation Generator ( Tweet2Cite )
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