3. Attribute
Citing Your Sources in ANY Style
- Once you have gathered all your sources and crafted your speech outline, you need to properly attribute where you received all your information in your reference list.
- Most databases have a tool that allows you to copy and paste citations for the sources you discover there. While it is permissible to use these tools for your references, please note that many times they contain errors. A reference list created with these generated citations should be viewed as a rough draft.
- Once the rough draft of your reference list has citations from either the database tools, citation machines, or those you are manually constructing, use citation manuals or citation guides to verify the correctness of their format. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure that the reference list you are turning in is completely accurate.
Resources for Creating & Verifying Citations
APA Style
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th Edition by Call Number: BF76.7.P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832178Publication Date: 2020In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures.
MLA Style
MLA Handbook by Call Number: LB2369.M52 2021ISBN: 9781603295611Publication Date: 2021This handbook details how to properly write a paper and cite references in the MLA style. Examples of how to cite all different types of sources are shared. All online MLA citation guides are based on this manual. Copies are available for in-library use in the Reference Collection, and for check-out at the library's front desk for a 5-day loan period.
