Help with Constructing a Works Cited List (Bibliography) using MLA or APA:

It's April, also known as term paper season.

That means gathering and formatting your list of sources to include on your 'works cited list' (also referred to as a 'reference list' or 'bibliography'). Most students are required to use either the MLA or APA style of citations.

Here are some links to guides which will offer some help with this (unpleasant, but) necessary step in writing a research paper.

• Citation Styles, Tools & Techniques

Note in particular the following guides:

• Citing Your Sources - APA Style
• Citing Your Sources - MLA Style
• Citations: Deciphering and Using Them

In addition, the Library subscribes to tools which can help you automate this process. Furthermore, some of the article databases will also gather the components for the citation:

• RefWorks
• RefWorks Resource Guide (i.e. a how-to guide)
• NoodleBib
• Citation Tools in Sawyer Library Databases