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Citing Sources: Documenting Your Research

How to Cite?

First, know the appropriate citation style. Always check with your instructor to confirm the style required for the paper. You will then need to use a style guide to learn the rules for that style.

The most commonly used styles are:
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Modern Language Association (MLA)
  • Chicago/Turabian
  • Check the Pollak Library web site for other styles used by specific departments, such as anthropology and biology. At the Library's home page, under 'Research' click on 'How Do I' and then 'How do I cite sources?'.
Pollak Library also provides several one-page guides for citation which include examples. These guides can be accessed by clicking on the following links and then selecting the 'Unofficial: CSUF Citation Style' guide.