Library
Recommended Websites: Writing Research Papers
Citation Guides
Did You Know?
Many of the
SCC Library databases will show how to cite their information. Some of them,
like ProQuest and CQ Researcher, will automatically generate a citation.
Ask a librarian
for assistance with this feature.
- APA Formatted Word Document*:
Formatting example created by the SCC Library; includes title page and references
- APA Formatting and Style Guide:
One of the OWLs (online writing labs) from Purdue University
- Citing Sources:
A page, created by the SFCC Library, with excellent
information on both MLA and APA styles including how to cite
ProQuest articles
- Citing Your Sources:
Includes APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian style guides prepared by the UC Berkeley Library
- Electronic References - APA Style:
Information from the American Psychological Association on how to cite electronic media
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide:
One of the OWLS (online writing labs) from Purdue University
- Research and Documentation Online:
Shows how to document sources using MLA, APA, Chicago and CBE styles
and includes sample papers
- SCC Library APA Format Quick Guide*:
Includes information on basic formatting, in-text citations, and how to cite various print and
electronic sources (including ProQuest articles)
- SCC Library MLA Format Quick Guide*:
Simple two-page handout covering in-text citations, page formatting guidelines, plagiarism, and examples
of how to cite a variety of sources (including ProQuest and CQ Researcher articles)
- Setting Out References:
Extensive PDF guide to using APA style; includes example for citing a Cochrane Review
*
The Spokane Community College Library follows the formatting standards for APA and MLA as
they are currently defined by the following:
APA Format
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 2001, 5th Edition
- Concise Rules of APA Style, 2005
- APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources, 2007
MLA Format
- MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 2009, 7th Edition
Citation Generators
The following sites allow you to automatically create formatted citations. Be aware that these citation generators provide
basic assistance free of charge; advanced tools may be available only for a fee. Important note: Do not assume that these
citations are completely accurate. It is advisable to always check the citations against the rules provided by your instructor.
- Citation Machine:
Creates individual citations for APA, MLA, Chicago and Turabian formats
- EasyBib:
Generates an MLA bibliography in Microsoft Word by creating one citation at a time
- NoodleTools:
Use NoodleBib Express to create individual citations for APA and MLA formats
Writing Assistance
- How to Prepare an Annotated
Bibliography: Created by the Cornell University Library; includes sample annotated
bibliography entry in both APA and MLA formats
- Paradigm
Online Writing Assistant: Developed by Professor Chuck Guilford of Boise
State University, Paradigm helps students think about what goes into a writing before they
ever start to draft; there are sections on discovering what to write, organizing, revising
and editing your writing; also several types of essays are addressed: thesis/support,
argumentative, exploratory, and informal
- Purdue
Online Writing Lab: Features OWLS (online writing labs), excellent
handouts on many aspects of writing, ESL help, teacher resources, and links to Internet
search tools
- Resources for Writers
and Writing Instructors: An extensive collection of links on
all aspects of writing maintained by Dr. Jack Lynch of Rutgers University
- Scholarly
Journal v. Popular Magazine Articles: Site created by the
University of Texas at San Antonio Library; shows how to tell the
difference between journals and magazines
- Writer's
Handbook: Produced by the Writing Center at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison; offers an excellent collection of concise
instructional materials for university students and instructors; the handbook consists of
five sections, each of which addresses a different aspect of college-level writing; the
Academic Writing section offers brief and useful guides to writing research papers,
writing reviews, and science writing; the six major documentation styles and a guide to
citing electronic resources are included