"Every time you write a research paper, you enter into a community of writers and scholars."
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed. New York: MLA, 2009. Print.
Citing any materials you consult in your research is a key element of academic writing. Through references, footnotes, and bibliographies, you acknowledge the researchers and authors whose work helped shape your ideas, document the range of materials you've consulted, and provide the information your readers need to track down your sources. UNB Libraries provides a range of manuals, guides, examples, and other tools to help you cite your sources correctly.
The example sheets below show a variety of print and electronic citations, formatted in one of several commonly-used styles. Most academic disciplines or departments have a preferred citation style: consult your course syllabus or check with your instructor to be sure of using the correct citation style for your assignment.
