Rachel Kramer
Research Librarian
she/her/hers
MCC Learning Commons
rkramer@mclennan.edu
254-299-8390
A citation generator may serve as a starting place to help you create citations.
However, you cannot rely only on a citation generator as you create your References or Works Cited pages. They often contain errors, especially in formatting and punctuation, or do not include all of the needed information.
Make sure you crosscheck your machine-generated citations against a writing style guide website, like the Purdue Owl (Online Writing Lab), which will show you each part needed for each kind of citation you are creating.
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Below, you will find instructions for formatting your paper in APA 7 in either MS Word or Google Drive.
FYI: Although these videos state that you can use any font, most instructors prefer Times New Roman 12-point font. Review your assignment prompt to determine your instructor's preference.
APA is short for the American Psychological Association, a professional organization made up of psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and professors. Together, these experts created APA Citation Style. APA Citation Style is used not only for psychology, but also for other social sciences - including education! The two main components of APA Citation Style are in-text citations and References pages. The videos and resources below will teach you to create both.
APA Style 7th Edition: In-Text Citations - The Basics
APA 7th Edition: References Lists - Basic Formatting
APA 7th Edition: References Lists - Basic Books
APA 7th Edition: References Lists - Articles or Chapters in Edited Books
APA 7th Edition: References Lists - Articles in Periodicals
APA 7th Edition: References Lists - Webpages
Are you struggling to find research materials, use library databases, or write citations and references? Our research librarians can help!
Just need a little help? Visit the Learning Commons' top-floor desk in the Learning Technology Center (LTC), or contact us via live chat or email. You can also call us at 254-299-8325.
Need a lot of help? Schedule a research consultation with one of our research librarians. It's their job to help you succeed!
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Academic Support and Tutoring (AST) provides free tutoring to MCC students (including writing and citation assistance) and free support and tutorials for college-related software.
AST offers in-person support in the Learning Commons, located on the main and top floors of the Learning Technology Center (LTC). You can also reach out to AST via phone or email.
Use the link above to learn more about AST and locate its contact information and hours.
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