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Citation Styles Guide

A Practical Guide for Using APA or MLA Format.

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Using this LibGuide

This guide will help you use your assigned citation style (APA or MLA) effectively. Here you will find suggested resources to help you figure out the correct way to format your papers. 

Using APA Format provides you with resources on using the American Psychological Association's publication format correctly.

Using MLA Format provides you with resources on using the Modern Language Association's publication format correctly.

Using Chicago/Turabian Format provides you with resources on using the Chicago/Turabian documentation correctly.

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