Citation Examples: APA and MLA Style

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Here are some general tips to keep in mind when using APA or MLA style. Use these patterns of capitalization, punctuation, use of italics, and spacing.

General Tips to Keep in Mind: APA Style

When using APA style, remember to:

• Indent the second line of the citation five spaces from the left margin.
• Italicize the title of a book or a journal, regardless of whether it is in print or available electronically.
• Alphabetize entries letter by letter in your reference list at the end of your paper.
• Use the author's first initial, never the entire first name.

Here are some of the most commonly used citation formats in APA and MLA styles:

Articles from Journals and Magazines APA          MLA Books APA          MLA Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses APA          MLA Audiovisual Media APA          MLA Websites & Electronic Media APA          MLA For more examples, please see the complete Citation Resources & Guides provided by UMUC Information and Library Services.

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