Writing Style Guides
Your professor will tell you a style in which to write your paper. The most common styles are MLA (Modern Language Association) or APA (American Psychological Association).
MLA is often used for English papers and in the Humanities.
APA is often used in Social Sciences and Health Careers.
These styles are very different, so know which one you are supposed to use.
Remember to ask a librarian if you need help.
MLA Style
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Call Number: Ref LB2369 .G53 2009 Peoria Library ReferenceISBN: 9781603290241Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Find tips and a style guide at the MLA website.
Check out the online MLA citation and writing style guideline from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) using the link below.
How to Format a Paper Using MLA Style
Learn the basics of formatting a paper, using in-text citations, and creating a bibliography. Use the websites above or refer to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers for examples of how to cite different types of sources.
MLA Paper Example
You can view this MLA example with recommendations on the Purdue OWL website by clicking the link above.
APA Style
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: Ref BF76.7 .P83 2020 East Peoria and Peoria ReferenceISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019-10-01
The APA Style website is very helpful in explaining their citation format.
- APA Style tutorialWatch a tutorial on how to use APA Style when writing a research paper.
Also check Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) for APA writing and style guidelines.
Formatting a Paper using APA Style (7th ed)
APA Style Examples
- APA Lite Handook with ExamplesAPA Lite uses recommendations from the 6th edition APA manual. Please reference APA Style or Purdue OWL for the most updated guidelines from the 7th edition APA manual.
