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ex. MLA - Journal Article in a Library Database
ex. APA - Book in Print
ex. Chicago - Image on a Website
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The Works Cited page is a list of the sources you referred to in your paper.
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ex. book, magazine, newspaper, interview, online video, email, blog, etc.
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ex. MLA - Journal Article in a Library Database
ex. APA - Book in Print
ex. Chicago - Image on a Website
TIP
Citation generators are only as good as you are.
TIP
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6th: Formatting the Works Cited Page
Sample APA 7th Sample Student Paper (go to PDF page 19 for References Page)
Creating an APA7th ed. Style Reference Guide (PDF from APA Style)
Reference List
Sources cited in your paper must appear on a reference list. This page should meet the following guidelines:
A reference list appears as a separate page at the end of your paper.
Title the page "References" and center the title at the top of the page.
Each source cited in your paper should be represented in your reference list.
Double space the entries. Do not add extra spaces between entries.
ex. How to succeed in business without really trying: Broadway and beyond
A reference list should be arranged in alphabetical order according to the first authors' last name.
Entries without authors should be arranged alphabetically by title within the reference list.
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ex. MLA, APA or Chicago
ex. book, magazine, newspaper, interview, online video, email, blog, etc.
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If you are not sure what type of resource you are using Google the title or ask the librarian.
ex. MLA - Journal Article in a Library Database
ex. APA - Book in Print
ex. Chicago - Image on a Website