New editions of both MLA and APA are now on reserve at the circulation desk. Quicksheets with examples of the new citation styles are also available in print at the library or online on the library citation help page. If you have any questions or need help with citations, please ask a librarian at the Reference Desk.
APA - Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition (2010) Some highlights:
- Expanded discussion on ethics.
- New structure for headings.
- Revised rules for reducing bias in language.
- New tables based on data that is being presented.
- Details on what to cite and at what level.
- More help with in-text citations.
- Detailed information on electronic sources, focusing specifically on the DOI (Digital Object Identifier).
- Lots of new reference examples including new ways to cite electronic and media sources.
- Information on peer review and how papers are accepted and/or rejected for publication.
Note: This information was taken from the APA Style website.
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MLA - MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th edition (2009)Some highlights:
- Requirement to list medium for print and web sources.
- URLs no longer needed in works-cited list.
- Requirement for using both volume and issue numbers for journal articles.
- New citing forms for newer sources such as graphic novels and digital files.
- Revised rules for preparing papers.
- Use of italics instead of underlining.
Note: This information was taken from the MLA website & from the Handbook itself.
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