Research

• What is APA and When to Source it-- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style:
  • Writing Lab at Purdue covers APA formatting, style, general writing, research and citation, subject-specific writing, job search writing, and more.
• APA Style
• APA Documentation Guide
• FAQ About the APA Handbook
  • From the Writing Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison

• What is MLA and where can I find resources about it? 
  • MLA.org
  • NICC Libraries
• Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and Style
  • MLA style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.
• MLA Document PDF
  • From the Writing Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison

• What is Chicago Manual Style and what are its styles?
  • Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide
• How do I use it?
  • Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition-- Purdue Owl
• View resources in the NICC Libraries:
  • Chicago Manual of Style

For Databases:

NOTE:  Most databases have a "Cite" button where you can get a computer-generated citation of the article you are looking at (check for accuracy).  Many NICC instructors use APA Style Format or MLA Style Format.

Should a database not offer a citation automatically, use the link below for NoodleTools:

• NoodleTools
  • This database helps students write citations in MLA or APA format as well as complete bibliographies for research papers.
  • All new users must register (bottom left-hand side of the page). After the account is created access available on or off campus!

For Websites:

APA, MLA, and CMS should all have links to how to format your citation correctly.

However, should you wish, you can use this Citation Producer to help with making a website citation in either APA or MLA formats or this Citation Generator for CMS as well.