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Style Guides

In academic writing, it is VERY important to properly cite your sources. This not only provides the original author with the acknowledgement deserved, but also allows your readers to verify your claims. There are a number of different styles to choose from when formatting citations. Sometimes the decision about which style guide to select is made easy: certain styles are discipline-specific, others are preferred by schools, departments, or instructors. The most important aspect, though, is to remain consistant. If you have any questions about which bibliographic style to choose from, contact your course instructor, academic advisor, or a librarian.

 

APA               MLA               Chicago

Citing Your Sources

In academic writing, it is VERY important to properly cite your sources. This not only provides the original author with the acknowledgement deserved, but also allows your readers to verify your claims. There are a number of different styles to choose from when formatting citations, the Welch College of Business uses the APA style.  See the link below for more on how to cite your sources, or ask for a hard copy of the APA Manual at the SHU Library Reference Desk. 

APA Quick Guide             

hard copy in library: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

 

 

EasyBib

EasyBib is an automatic bibliography and citation maker.  Many students are familiar with the free version of EasyBib, but you can now access the full School Edition and create your bibliographies in MLA, APA, & Chicago styles (the free edition of EasyBib only allows MLA).

For those who have already created EasyBib accounts: your account will automatically upgrade to our full school edition after you log into your EasyBib account from campus.  After doing this once, you can access your EasyBib account (full school edition) from anywhere.

 

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