Citation Generator
Zoterobib will generate a citation and bibliography from an article or book title, URL, DOI, ISBN, and other identifiers.
MLA and APA Style Links
MLA and APA style are formatting and citation styles for your academic papers that your instructors may require. Here are some helpful links for guides and videos to using MLA and APA style.
Always double-check your assignment or ask your instructor if you're not sure what's required for your paper.
MLA Style
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) MLA Formatting and Style Guide: See the menu for quick links throughout the guide.
- MLA Style Center (by the Modern Language Association): See the Quick Links for help with formatting a research paper and sample papers.
- Quick video from scribbr.com on setting up an MLA-style paper with Works Cited (for Google Docs, but Word is similar)
- MLA Citation Style Quick Guide (pdf)
APA Style
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) APA Formatting and Style Guide
- APA Style (by the American Psychological Association): Click Style and Grammar Guides on the top menu for paper format, citations, reference, and much more.
- Video from scribbr.com on setting up an APA-style paper with References (for Google Docs, but Word is similar)
- APA Citation Style Quick Guide (pdf)
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MLA and APA Templates
Microsoft Word and Google Drive have MLA and APA templates. These are very helpful for setting up your paper, but they are not always completely accurate. Check your paper format, citations, and references against MLA and APA style guides. Also, always check the assignment's instructions.
Word Templates
When you open a new Microsoft Word document, do not choose "blank." Instead, scroll down or search (top, right-hand corner) for APA Style or MLA Style.
Microsoft Office also offers MLA and APA Word templates for download.
Google Templates
1. In Google Drive, click on +New:
2. From the drop-down menu, click on Google Docs, click on the arrow, and then click From a template.
3. Scroll down to Education, where you can choose the MLA or APA template.
Formatting with Hanging Indents
Here's a couple of videos that help you format your Works Cited (MLA) or References (APA) page with hanging indents.
Remember to always proofread your citations for style and format!