This research guide was designed to provide you with assistance in citing your sources when writing an academic paper.
A citation is a way of giving credit to individuals for their creative and intellectual works that you utilized to support your research. It can also be used to locate particular sources and combat plagiarism. Typically, a citation can include the author's name, date, location of the publishing company, journal title, or DOI (Digital Object Identifier).
Citing your sources is crucial in your academic career. Please see the Shenandoah University's Academic Integrity Policies page for in-depth information.
A citation style dictates which information about a source is included, as well as how it is arranged, punctuated, and formatted.
In each tab of this guide, you will find more information about a particular citation style, along with example citations and links to citation guides.
Please consult with your professor to determine what style is required in your specific course.
Different academic disciplines and professions prefer different styles. For example:
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