Introduction

Background

When to Cite

Citation Forms

Information Needed

Examples

Other Sources

Conclusion

Printable Checklist

Printable Checklist

Do you need a quick review? Here is a printable checklist to take with you.

• Direct quotes, summaries and paraphrases of sources, and information that is not "common knowledge" need to be cited.


• A complete citation has two parts: the in-text citation and the end-of-text citation.
• In-text citations are also called parenthetical citation, and they are in the body of the paper.
• Only include the page number in the in-text citation if the citation is for a direct quote. If the citation is for a paraphrase or summary it is not necessary to include the page number.
• End-of-text citations are also called the works-cited list, reference list, or bibliography.
• The works-cited list is arranged in alphabetical order according to author, and it is at the end of the paper.
• It is necessary to write down all of the pertinent information for your sources: author, title, journal source, database, publication date, etc.
• Capitalize the first word in the tile of books, journal articles, and magazine articles and the first word after a colon in the title.
• Capitalize propers nouns in titles.
• Capitalize all important words in journal titles.
• Give the volume number of journals and magazines. If each issue of a journal begins on page 1, give the issue number in parentheses.
• If a journal does not use volume numbers, include the month, season, or other year designation instead.
• The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is kept at the reference desk.