Monday, April 23, 2007

Citation Confusion?

Are you putting together a list of works cited for a research paper and having trouble with citation formats? There are several places you can turn for help.
  1. The Writer's Resources section of the BC Libraries Web site includes links to several helpful tools. Among the most useful: online APA and MLA citation guides from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Writers' Workshop.
  2. Style manuals at the O'Neill Reference Desk. Ask for manuals on APA, MLA, Chicago, and Turabian at the desk. These are the official manuals and can help figure out the right way to cite common and uncommon resources.
  3. RefWorks. If you're already using RefWorks, you probably know about the bibliography tool. If not, it might be a little late to learn everything about RefWorks, but get in touch with me and I can give you some tips on how to make the most of it in a short time.
Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help from me or from any of the librarians at the Reference Desk.

No comments: