MLA Citation Style Resources
These resources will help you know how to cite in MLA format.
- "MLA Formatting and Style Guide." The Purdue OWL, Purdue U Writing Lab.This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (9th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
- MLA Handbook: Quick Style GuideUse this to get a list of all the elements that need to be included in a MLA citation. See the front desk or reference section of the library for a print copy of the MLA Handbook, 9th edition.
- MLA Citation TemplateUse this interactive template to create works-cited-list entries in MLA style.
- In-Text Citations and Works Cited PagesWatch this video to learn about in-text citations and the Works Cited page and how they work together.
- Quoting SourcesWatch this video for tips on how to directly quote a source in MLA style.
- Paraphrasing and Summarizing SourcesWatch this video to learn how to paraphrase and summarize a source in MLA Style.
APA Citation Style Resources
These resources will help you know how to cite in APA format.
- "APA Formatting and Style Guide." The Purdue OWL, Purdue U Writing Lab, 2024.This resource, updated to reflect the APA Handbook (7th ed.), offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, and the References page.
- APA Style WebsiteContains information on how to format your paper, create in-text citations, and build a References page. See the front desk or reference section of the library for a print copy of the APA Handbook, 7th edition.
Copyright, Public Domain & Fair Use
Before including images, videos, and other works into a project, you must determine if the source is copyrighted. Many works are copyrighted, which means that the owner legally has say over how they are used. Watch the video to learn more about copyright as well as exceptions when copyrighted material can be used without permission from the owner.
Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use (by Common Sense Education, 2020)
- Copyright Video Series (US Copyright Office)"Series of videos introduces copyright concepts and the Copyright Office to those who may be new to the topic or who want to learn more." --from copyright.gov
Creative Commons in a Nutshell
With Creative Commons (CC) licenses, creators can choose how others may use their work. CC licensing falls between copyright and public domain. Below are the icons you will see associated with creative commons licensing across various content and how to interpret their meaning.
Attribution :
"This license allows re-users to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, so long as attribution is given to the creator. The license allows for commercial use."
Noncommercial :
This license allows others to copy, distribute, display, and perform your work — and any derivative works created — but for noncommercial purposes only. You may not charge money or make a profit.
No Derivative Works :
This license allows others to copy, distribute, display, and perform only exact copies of your work. No derivative works are allowed.
Share Alike :
This license allows others to distribute derivative works only under a license identical to the license that governs your work. If you make something new with content under this license, you have to share your new content with the same permission for others to use.
Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use (by Common Sense Education, 2020)
Is Your Use Fair Use?
- Fair Use Checklist (U of Chicago)The U of Chicago has a simple checklist to help you determine if your use is really FAIR USE.