Lane Community College Library:

Citing Sources

Why should I cite my sources?

To demonstrate you have considered others' research
To direct readers to additional information
To establish credibility as a careful researcher
To show professional honesty and courtesy

How do I cite my sources?

Bibliographic citations using MLA style
Produced in-house by librarian Don Macnaughtan

New 2009 MLA citation guidelines quick cheat sheet

Bibliographic Citations Research Guides
Guides to citing print and online materials

» MLA (2009 style)
» APA

Example of an MLA format research paper
by writing expert Diana Hacker. Pay special attention to the last two pages of the paper, where you'll find the bibliography.

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 7th edition, 2009
Call Number: REF LB2369 .G53 2009

Citation Tools:

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