Jul 13, 2008

Citing Others Work: How to do it Right.

A key element to writing any paper, at undergrad or graduate level, is ensuring that when using others work you are citing it appropriately. Failing to do so can be considered plagiarism and if your university or teachers find out, you could be kicked out of the school. Same applies for professional writing as well.

While doing research for proper APA citation guidelines for my MBA I came across many sites that offered plethora of information. At times it was overwhelming. Hence, in the hopes that others looking for such information are not overburdened, I am consolidating few of my favorites here. I am sure there are more out there that may appeal to you, so be sure to check them out if you need more help or information.

This site from Rochester Institute of Technology and is my favorite:
http://wally.rit.edu/pubs/guides/apa.html#intext

This site from The College of Wooster, Ohio. I specifically like the page formats and introduction provided here:
http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/apa-crib.html#RPage

This site offers great information on citing online resources. Check this site out for in-text and reference section citation. http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html

I hope that these resources are helpful.

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