Citations and references

Getting started

Most types of writing in university require a documentation style to give credit to sources and avoid plagiarism. These resources will help you understand the formatting required to ensure good academic integrity.

You may want to begin with:

• The Basics of Documentation by the Write Site – learn how to use citations and references appropriately and correctly.

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Citation styles

Visit our citation style guides for citation examples, information on how to access the style guide, and links to comprehensive resources.

• APA
• MLA
• Chicago
• CSE
• IEEE

Other citation styles: These include AAA, ACS, ASA, and SAA.

If you need help with a style not listed, please contact your instructor or the Write Site faculty for assistance.

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Other citation types

• Legal references
• Statistics

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Questions?

If you have questions about citations or referencing, you are welcome to email Write Site faculty or book a 15-minute appointment.

If you have concerns about unintentional plagiarism or effective paraphrasing, we recommend that you email us to request a 30-minute appointment.