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This page offers links to information about creating bibliographic citations using MLA and APA documentation styles. In-text documentation information is available from MLA and APA handbooks, such as • MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Paper -- Dick Smith Library Reference Desk Call Number PE1478.M57 • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association -- Dick Smith Library Reference Desk Call Number BF76.7.P83 -- Tarleton Library Killeen General Stacks Call Number BF76.7.P83 In addition, this page offers links to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about documentation.

MLA (Modern Language Association) Documentation • Citation Elements and Example Citations for books, compilations/anthologies, articles, databases (subscription & free), and web pages. • Rules for Formatting MLA bibliographies. • Example MLA Bibliography incorporating the examples used. • Additional Information links to other web sites offering additional information and examples. TOP   APA (American Psychological Association) Documentation • Citation Elements and Example Citations for books, compilations/anthologies, articles, databases (subscription & free), and web pages. • Rules for Formatting APA bibliographies. • Example APA Bibliography incorporating the examples used. • Additional Information links to other web sites offering additional information and examples. TOP   Frequently Asked Questions about Documentation The FAQs about Documentation page answers the following questions: • Why should I document? • What do I document? • Which documentation style should I use? If you need information added to the library help pages, please email us at reference@tarleton.edu and tell us what needs to be added. TOP

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