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The databases will help you with full citation information.
  • Look for an icon of quotation marks icon that says "cite" or an icon of a golden page.
  • Choose the correct citation style.
  • Verify the citation information is accurate by using Purdue Owl

MLA Citation

The following departments use MLA for citations:  
Art, Business, and Literature
   MLA Handbook by The Modern Language; The Modern Language Association of America                                                                                   
The MLA Handbook by the Modern Language is available for in-house use at the LCU Library in the Reference Collection under call number:                                 REF LB 2369 .52 2021 

   MLA Style Center                                                                                                                                                                    

The MLA Style Center, published by the Modern Language Association, is the only authorized Web site about MLA style. This free, evolving resource is designed as a companion to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
Purdue Owl Online Writing Lab
  Click on the owl to be directed to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide.

As a reminder, the use of AI-generated work is a violation of academic integrity. 

Turabian Citation

The following departments use Turabian for citations:
Chemistry, History, Music, Political Science and Religion

Cover ArtA Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition by Kate L. Turabian; Wayne C. Booth

Turabian's Manual for Writers is available for in-house use at the LCU Library in the Reference Collection under call number:                                                         Ref LB 2369 .T8 2018.
Turabian Citation Quick Guide
Source citations in the Turabian manual come in two varieties: (1) notes and bibliography (or simply notes) and (2) author-date. This quick guide will show you which citation you need to use for your sources.
Turabian Student Paper-Formatting Tip Sheets 
Printable PDF paper-writing tip sheets for students, teachers, and librarians. [Important: Directions from your teacher, instructor, or dissertation office overrule these guidelines.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Purdue Owl Online Writing Lab
  Click on the owl to be directed to the Turabian/Chicago Style Guide.

As a reminder, the use of AI-generated work is a violation of academic integrity. 

APA Citation

The following departments use APA for citations: 
                           Communication/Media, Education, Health/Exercise Science,                                                                                        Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work.

 Cover ArtPublication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is available for in-house use at the LCU Library in the Reference Collection under call number:  Ref BF 76.7 .P83 2020                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
 Purdue Owl Online Writing Lab

  Click on the owl to be directed to the APA Style Guide.

As a reminder, the use of AI-generated work is a violation of academic integrity.