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Citation Help: APA & MLA

Properly cite and document sources for scholarly and personal research.

APA Publication Manual, 7th Edition

About APA Style

Developed by the American Psychological Association, this style is widely used in natural and social sciences, such as biology, chemistry, psychology and sociology.  It is also used in economics, business, and criminology. Citing a source in this style consists of two parts:

  1. An in-text citation (provides brief identifying information within the text)
  2. A reference list entry (list of sources used which provides full bibliographic information).

 

Researching and Writing Help

Ask a Librarian

Everyone needs a little help sometimes.

ASKING for HELP is SMART!

You don't have to research alone.  Librarians are research experts.  They are available to help you with a research question, choosing an article and a book, citing sources, and other resources.
 
You can reach a South Mountain Community Library Librarian by:

Location of Tutoring and Writing Centers

Tutoring an Writing Centers South Mountain Community College's Writing and Learning (Tutoring) Centers are located in the Learning Resources Center (LRC).

The Writing Center

Contact by phone 602.305.5742 or website SMCC Writing Center.

Writing assistance are available by appointment or walk-in to help with generating ideas, drafting, grammar, revisions, citations, styles, and mechanics.

The Learning Resource Center

Contact by phone 602.243.8189 or website Tutoring and Learning Support Services. 

Professional tutors are available by appointment or walk-in to provide free tutoring to all current SMCC students.