Citing Sources Within Your Paper

Whenever you quote, paraphrase, summarize, or otherwise refer to the work of another, you are required to cite its source, either by way of parenthetical documentation or by means of a footnote. Offered here are some of the most commonly cited forms of material; for types of documents not exemplified here, please consult the appropriate style manual available in the library’s reference collection.

• MLA in-text parenthetical citations
• Turabian footnotes
• APA in-text parenthetical citations
• Chicago Manual of Style
• CSE Manual (Scientific Style and Format)

Consider using EndNote or RefWorks to keep track of your sources and to format in-text citations and bibliographies in minutes.