LibGuides: SSCI 325: Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Using and Citing Sources

APA Resources

Citing a website
This document will help you gather the information you need in order to properly cite your website on a References page. Created by Andrea Jakubas.
Citing a journal article
This document will help you gather the information you need in order to properly cite your journal article on a References page. Created by Andrea Jakubas.

Purdue OWL - In-Text Citation
Examples and explanation of how to cite to sources within your paper.
Purdue OWL- APA Guide
APA Sample Paper
Google Docs.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: REF. BF76.7 P83
ISBN: 9781433832178
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Used in the social and behavioral sciences

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Database Cite Function

Most databases have a Cite function. You can easily cite your article into different citation formats: APA, MLA, Chicago style...


1. Click on Cite to view citation formats.	2. Choose the citation format you need.

NOTE: The database's citation formats are not always currently updated. Always consult the most current citation guide for the exact formatting and punctuation guidelines. Make any necessary corrections before using.

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Citation Management Tools

Zotero Workshops - Sign Up Here!
Attend a workshop in the library to learn how to use this citation management tool, which makes creating citations and bibliographies a breeze.
Zotero Guide
Guidance for downloading and using Zotero.
Citation Machine
Citation Machine automatically generates citations
in MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian.

In-Text Citations

Purdue OWL - In-Text Citation
Examples and explanation of how to cite to sources within your paper.
In-Text Citation Examples
APA citation help guide created by the College of St.Scholastica