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The purpose of a citation is to provide the reader with information to find the source of the author's facts or ideas. A citation includes, at the very least, the title, author, source of publication, and date of publication.
Citation styles, such as MLA and APA, are sets of rules that determine how citations are formatted. Different disciplines favor certain styles, so check with your professor if you are unsure which format to use for your coursework.
The Owl (Online Writing Lab) at Perdue University is a great resource for formatting and writing in the APA Style.
The Owl (Online Writing Lab) at Perdue University is a great resource for formatting citations and writing in the MLA Style.
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.