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Papers and Essays
Citing Sources
MLA Format
- MLA Handbook 2020 Update
- Based on the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 8th edition. Generally required in English and humanities courses, as well as other subjects.
Using Figures in MLA format- How to include and cite images in an MLA-style paper.
Formatting an MLA Paper in Microsoft Word- Setting up an academic paper in MLA format.
Creating a Works Cited Page in Microsoft Word- Setting up a works cited page in MLA format.
APA Format
- APA Handbook
- Based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition. This format is generally required in psychology, social science, and some science courses.
Using Figures in APA format- How to include and reference images, charts and tables in an APA-style paper.
APA Reference Page Citations for Websites- The standard pattern for referencing website sources with a chart of variations.
Chicago and CSE Formats
- Chicago (and Turabian) Handbook
- Based on A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th edition, and The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition. This format is required in some history courses.
CSE Handbook- Based on Scientific Style and Format, 8th edition, and Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences, 6th edition. This format is required in some biology courses.
Grammar Charts
The following handouts are copies of the posters in the Rocklin Writing Center.
Microsoft Word Handouts
- Formatting an MLA Paper in Microsoft Word
- Setting up an academic paper in MLA format.
Creating a Works Cited Page in Microsoft Word- Setting up a Works cited page in MLA format.
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- Indenting a Long Quotation in Microsoft Word
- Format a long quotation in MLA, APA or Chicago Style for academic papers.
Outlining in Microsoft Word- How to format a formal outline.
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