Resource Centers (Library)

• • Research Databases by Subject
  • Research Databases by Title
  • Open Educational Resources

When writing an academic paper, it is important to cite the sources used in your research. The following guides will help you document your sources.

APA (sciences, social sciences)

• APA Formatting and Style Guide 7th Edition (Purdue Owl)
• APA 7th Edition Sample Paper (Purdue Owl)
• A Quick Guide to APA Citations 7th Edition (CSUDH)
• Annotated Bibliography Samples for MLA or APA (Purdue Owl)
• FAQs about APA 7th Edition PPTX
• APA 7th Edition LibGuide (CSUDH)

MLA (English, literature, language)

Note: English classes use MLA Handbook, 9th edition

• Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide
• MLA Lib Guide (CSUDH) (includes MLA 9th Edition sample paper)
• MLA Style Center (Modern Language Association)

Citation Tools

• Cite Your Source Automatically in APA (Purdue Owl)
• Cite Your Source Automatically in MLA (Purdue Owl)
• NoodleTools Express (free citation generator)
• BibMe (free citation generator)
• Citation Machine (free citation generator)
• Microsoft Word Templates for APA and MLA (Open Microsoft Word, select File, New, APA or MLA in search box)

• Annotated Bibliography
• Culture and Healthcare
• How to Spot Fake News
• Literary Criticism Guide
• Plagiarism
• Finding a Primary Source
• Using the CRAAP Test to Evaluate Information
• Search Tips for Library Databases
• Library Services Brochure
• Open Educational Resources & Diversity Resources

• Searching in QuickSearch
• APA 7th Edition Tutorial
• Library Mysteries – Part 1: The Case of the Missing Books
• Library Mysteries – Part 2: The Case of the Missing Search Results