While the ARC Library provides information on APA and MLA citation styles in order to support students, we support focusing on the goals of citation (acknowledging, and leading the reader to, sources) rather than on the mechanics. A number of readings have influenced our thinking. In particular, we are given pause by the work of Dr. Asao B. Inoue, who discusses the racial and class concerns associated with grading student work by how closely it approximates a particular style. We invite you to consider with us the costs and benefits of requiring that students produce “proper” or “error-free” citations and would welcome discussion.
MLA Style
- ARC Library MLA Style Guide 9th ed. (Download a Microsoft Word file).
- View ARC Library MLA Style Guide 9th ed. in Google Drive in your browser.
A downloadable guide to MLA style from the Los Rios Librarians. Guidelines for in-text citations and Works Cited page, including examples of various print and electronic source types from the library and on the web, and MLA paper formatting instructions for Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Online Guides (Websites)
- MLA Style Guide (Purdue Online Writing Lab): Examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
- MLA Style Online Guide: An online guide to MLA style from the Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL). Includes examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
- MLA Style Center: The MLA Style Center is the authorized website on MLA style, and it provides free resources on research, writing, and documentation. Some resources you might find useful from the MLA Style Center:
ARC Library MLA Video Tutorials
APA Style
- ARC Library APA Style Guide 7th ed. (Download a Microsoft Word file).
- View ARC Library APA Style Guide 7th ed. in Google Drive in your browser.
Downloadable APA style guidelines for in-text citations and References page, including examples of various print and electronic source types, and APA paper formatting instructions for Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Online Guides (Websites)
- APA Style Guide (Purdue Online Writing Lab): Examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the References page from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
- APA Style Online Guide: An online guide to APA style from the Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL). Includes examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the References page.
- APA Style from the American Psychological Association: The official website for APA Style, with free resources and instructional aids. On the site you can find useful resources like APA style and grammar guidelines and tutorials and webinars about APA style.
Chicago Style
Online Guides (Websites)
- Chicago Manual of Style (Purdue Online Writing Lab): Examples for the general format of Chicago Manual of Style research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Bibliography page from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
- Chicago Manual of Style (Excelsior Online Writing Lab): Examples for the general format of Chicago Manual of Style research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Bibliography page from the Excelsior College Online Writing Lab (OWL).
NLM Style
Online Guides (Websites)
Citing Medicine, 2nd Edition (National Library of Medicine)
NLM style guidelines for in-text citations and lists of references, including print and online books and journals.