When to Cite
Whenever you quote, paraphrase, summarize, or otherwise refer to the work of another, you are required to cite its source, either in a parenthetical citation or using a footnote.
Citation Style Guides
Here are the most common style guides; print copies are in the Pelletier Library. Consult a Reference Librarian if you have questions.
- MLA Style Guide
Purdue summary. Print copies of the complete manual are available at Pelletier Circulation and Reference. - MLA Style for Web Resources Modern Language Association quick guide for citing websites.
- APA Electronic Reference Format American Psycological Association instructions for citing electronic texts.
- APA Formatting and Style Guide Purdue's summary. Print copies of the complete manual are available at Pelletier Circulation and Reference
- Turabian Style Guide Turabian Guide posted at the University of Maryland. Complete print copies are available at Pelletier Circulation.
RefWorks
RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic software package that enables you to:
- Organize your research
- Include citations while you write your paper
- Import references from many data sources
- Create bibliographies in different standard formats
- RefWorks Login here or set up your account
Organize all your sources
Produce formatted bibliographies
For off-campus access use the Group Code: RWAlleghenyC - Refworks - More Information Description, help and tutorials
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