Guides: ECS 4990 Special Topics for Upper Division Students: Writing and Citing

Citation Guide

For a detailed discussion in citations, use our FAQ "How do I write a citation?"

MLA Formatting and Style Guide
From Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL). It offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.
The Basics of APA Style
This tutorial is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of APA Style. It shows users how to structure and format their work, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, and provides selected reference examples.
APA Formatting and Style Guide
From Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL). It offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.

Students and faculty writing in the field of Education generally use the APA style to format their papers and to cite their sources. The rules of APA Style are detailed in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, a text which you can access in our library. However, there are a number of online guides that provide tips and examples that may prove useful to you as well.

APA Style Manual

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures.