FCS 2050 (Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences Research): Citing Sources

The main citation format used in the department of Family & Consumer Sciences is APA Style.

Use the links below to learn more:

Endnote Web is a web-based tool for managing and citing references in papers and creating bibliographies.  

EndNote allows users to:

• Search online resources
• Collect and organize references
• Format citations and footnotes or a bibliography
• Use numerous citation styles including APA, MLA, Chicago (Turabian), and numerous specific journal styles

EndNote is available to current members of the PLNU community.  Use your 8-digit PLNU ID number (found by the barcode on your ID card) to access EndNote Web.

PLNU's College Composition courses use the 8th edition of the St. Martin's Handbook as a guide to research. 

Chapter 33 provides guidance for citing sources in APA style.