How to Cite

• MLA Style
• APA Style
• Citing Government Documents
• Other Styles
• Citation Software

You must document resources you use in papers and speeches, including electronic resources and World Wide Web sources. The reason for documentation is to credit the author and publisher for their original work and to enable your readers to consult the same sources you did. This also helps avoid plagiarism. Refer to the University’s Writing Center Avoiding Plagiarism Guide for more information on the issue of plagiarism.

Your instructor will usually tell you which citation style to use to document your sources

MLA Style (Modern Language Association) style guides:

• MLA: Citing Electronic Sources
• MLA: Citing Print Sources (Books)
• MLA: Citing Print Sources (Articles)

APA Style(American Psychological Association) style guides:

• APA: Citing Electronic Sources
• APA: Citing Print Sources

Citing Government Documents

• Guide to Citing U.S. Government Publications (from Indiana University)
• Guide to Citing International Organization Publications (from Indiana University)

Other Style Guides

• Other Style Guides

Citation Software

• Citation Software

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Need More Help?

If you have questions or need additional assistance, Ask a Librarian, call the Reference Department at (407) 823-2562, or e-mail the Department at askalibrarian@mail.ucf.edu.

The University Writing Center is another available resource for help with proper citation as well as any other writing related questions.

Also, feel free to schedule a Research Consultation for a one-on-one meeting with a librarian for additional help with your research needs.

Last Updated: August 06, 2009