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Documenting Research Materials

This page offers links to information about creating bibliographic citations using the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) documentation styles. In-text documentation information is available from MLA and APA handbooks, such as

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Paper
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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In addition, this page links to the FAQs about Documentation page, which explains the why, when, and how about documentation.

 
Documentation Styles
 
  • MLA Works Cited:
    • Rules for formatting MLA bibliographies.
    • Web sites offering additional information and examples.
    • Example MLA Works Cited page.
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  • APA Reference Lists:
    • Rules for formatting APA reference lists.
    • Web sites offering additional information and examples.
    • Example APA Reference List.
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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?