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When in doubt CITE!!

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

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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

  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. 

The following departments use Turabian for citations:

Chemistry, History, Music, Political Science and Religion

A 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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  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. 

The following departments use APA for citations: 

                           Communication/Media, Education, Health/Exercise Science,                                                                                        Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work.

 Publication 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

  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.