Citing & Writing Help
This page provides links which you may find useful for your citation and writing needs.
CITING
• APA STYLE
APA Formatting and Style Guide (The OWL at Purdue) Highly recommended online guide for APA citation information and examples. [Note- scroll to the bottom of the page for the APA Formatting and Style Guide table of contents.]
APA Style (American Psychological Association) Information and examples on APA style, including style tips, electronic references information, and frequently asked questions. Access APA's free tutorials to learn more.
APA Citation Style Examples (Northwest Missouri State University) APA citation information and examples.
Free DOI Lookup (by CrossRef) Enter the text of a citation to search for the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) which is an assigned alphanumeric code unique to each periodical publication or article. Or, if you have the DOI and need its bibliographic citation text, use the DOI Resolver for identification of scholarly publications. Tip: When available, DOI's replace publisher URLs per pages 187-191 in APA's 6th edition. If in doubt, follow your faculty member's instructions.
Son of Citation Machine Select the APA style and then choose the citation format. It covers print and non-print materials from online journals or web pages to podcasts or tv/radio broadcasts and more. Create an in-text or bibliographic citation per entry; copy each citation to your paper before continuing as it does not compile your entries.
Need More Help?
For a more detailed explanation of APA style, see the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (the APA's official citation guide- 6th edition). The manual is not available online, but reference copies are available in the BIC and in Fondren Library.
• MLA STYLE
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (The OWL at Purdue) Highly recommended online guide for MLA citation information and examples. [Note- scroll to the bottom of the page for the MLA Formatting and Style Guide table of contents.]
Using Principles of MLA Style to Cite and Document Sources MLA citation information and examples.
MLA Citation Style Examples (Northwest Missouri State University) MLA citation information and examples.
BibMe - Bibliography Maker Select the MLA style and citation format, then use the manual or auto-fill mode options to create or edit your bibliography. If using a journal article citation, use the drop-down "origin of article" menu to indicate that it came from a database, online, or print source. Requires a free registration to save or download a completed reference list.
Need More Help?
For a more detailed explanation of MLA style, see the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (the Modern Language Association's official citation guide- 7th edition). The handbook is not available online, but reference copies are available in the BIC, Fondren Library, Bridwell Library, and Hamon Library.
• CHICAGO STYLE
The Chicago Manual of Style Online (16th ed.) offers users a table of contents or index to locate information needed.
Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide Chicago citation style examples.
Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide (The Ohio State University Libraries) Chicago citation information and examples.
Need More Help?
For a more detailed explanation of Chicago style, see The Chicago Manual of Style (official citation guide- 16th edition). The handbook is available online and print reference copies are available in Fondren Library, Bridwell Library, Hamon Library, and Underwood Library.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (7th edition) by Kate Turabian may also be useful for your style needs. The manual is not available online, but reference copies are available in the BIC (6th edition only), Fondren Library, Bridwell Library, and Hamon Library.
WRITING
SMU Writing Center (Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center) A free resource providing one-on-one tutorials that is open to all members of the SMU community (undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff).
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) A free service of Purdue University offering over 200 free online resources, including information on academic writing, grammar, and mechanics.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant A free resource developed and maintained by an emeritus associate professor of English at Boise State University that provides information on various aspects of writing, including organizing, revising, and editing.
Last Updated: 5/8/2011
