Africana Studies

Resources for Learning about APA

• APA Tutorial - Interactive video walkthrough of APA formatting, created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• APA Handout - Comprehensive worksheet created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• University of Texas Writing Center Handouts - A large and useful repository of handouts covering everything from APA formatting to proper use of Oxford commas.
• APA Style Blog - Information and answers for unusual formats and citation questions.
• APA Tutorials and Webinars - Tutorials and webinars from the APA about APA 7th Edition.

Quick Guides for Formatting Citations Using APA

• Purdue OWL APA Guide - A guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.
• APA Guide - Research guide with rules for citation and examples.
• APA Quick Reference Guide - Brief visual guide from the APA on formatting citations
• Excelsior OWL on APA - Another guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.

Resources for Learning about APA

• MLA Style Center - Writing resources from the Modern Language Association.
• MLA Tutorial - Interactive video walkthrough of MLA formatting, created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• MLA Handout - Comprehensive worksheet created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• University of Texas Writing Center Handouts - A large and useful repository of handouts covering everything from MLA formatting to proper use of Oxford commas.
• MLA Style Blog - Information and answers for unusual formats and citation questions.
• MLA Tutorials - Purdue OWL tutorials on MLA style.

Quick Guides for Formatting Citations Using MLA

• Purdue OWL MLA Guide - A guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.
• Penn State University MLA Quick Guide - Research guide with rules for citation and examples.
• MLA Works Cited Quick Guide - Brief visual guide from the APA on formatting citations
• Excelsior OWL on MLA - Another guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.

Citation Tools - Too many citations to easily keep track? Try one of the four citation manager tools Hunter offers and supports:

•   Zotero
•   RefWorks
•   EndNote
•   Mendeley

Which Citation Tool is Right for Me? - Not sure which tool will be most useful? Check out this research guide for more information on each one's strengths and weaknesses.