This interactive tutorial guides learners through the process of citing scholarly articles for academic research. Learners can choose to practice using APA, Chicago (coming soon), or MLA citation styles, with step-by-step guidance tailored to each format. Learners will discover how to identify the necessary citation elements, properly format references, and avoid common citation errors.
Applied Learning
• Quiz questions are included throughout the module.
Tutorial Information
https://tiny.utk.edu/cite-it-right
Learning Objectives
After completing this tutorial, learners will:
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APA (American Psychological Association)
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is commonly used to cite in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, and engineering to name a few. Please check with your department or professor to see what citation style is preferred. Some resources include:
Looking for 6th edition resources? Check out the APA Style Sixth Edition Resources page for links to the archived style blog, sample papers, quick answers, and supplemental materials.
This style is mainly used in Historical Research. Below are some great resources to cite in Chicago or Turabian.
The Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide
The MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition is mainly used to cite in the humanities. The MLA Style Center is a great place to start when beginning to format your paper in MLA. Additional resources include:
The AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors, Eleventh Edition is mainly used for medical or scientific publishing. Below are some great resources to cite in AMA.