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Research Papers,
Citation and Reference Formats
Most students will have to write at least one research paper in their educational journey. We have compiled some information that will help to make this process as painless as possible.
When you write a research paper, you will have to borrow information from other people in order to prove your points. Any time you borrow information from another source, you must show in your paper where you found the information. This is called "citing" or "referencing." If you do not cite your source, it is called "plagiarism." It is illegal to plagiarize someone else's work or ideas. There are several different formats for citing sources in a research paper. You should check with your professor to find out which format he/she prefers. We have compiled some basic guides to understanding different citation and reference systems: APA, MLA, Chicago (Turabian), ASA, I-Search, and CBE.
| Researching | APA Style | MLA Style | Chicago/Turabian |
| ASA Style | I-Search Papers | CBE Documentation | General Links |
