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How To Do Research: Citation Help

Use this guide to begin research on a new topic and to learn more about Ryan Library's research tools.

Citation Cheat Sheets

Use these "cheat sheets" to find sample citations for a variety of source types.  You'll see citations for journal articles, online resources, books, and more.

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Citation Style Guides Available in Ryan Library

Ryan Library has books for each of the main styles (APA, MLA, ASA, Chicago, etc.) available in the Reference Area.  Below are some specific examples:

Read More about It in The Saint Martin's Handbook

PLNU's College Composition courses use the 9th Edition of The St. Martin's Handbook as a guide to research. 

 The section beginning on page 240 provides guidance for citing sources in MLA style.  

 The section beginning on page 287 provides guidance for citing sources in APA style.