This tutorial is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of APA Style. It shows users how to structure and format their work, recommends ways to reduce bias in language, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, shows how to cite references in text, and provides selected reference examples.

Citation machine helps students and professional researchers to properly credit the information that they use. Its primary goal is to make it so easy for student researchers to cite their information sources, that there is virtually no reason not to do so, because someday the information that someone else wants to use will be yours.

This document has been updated to reflect the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed., and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd ed., offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.

This document, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA Manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.

To create a citation using KnightCite visit, http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/.

Begin by selecting the desired citation style on the left-hand side of the page: Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), or Chicago Manual of Style. Beneath this, the user may indicate whether the resource is in print or electronic form. Then identify the specific type of resource being cited.

KnightCite can create citations for resources that fall under the category of book, anthology, periodical, or website for each style. Multimedia and communication resources may also be cited in the MLA style.

The Chicago Manual of Style presents two basic documentation systems, the humanities style (notes and bibliography) and the author-date system. Choosing between the two often depends on subject matter and nature of sources cited, as each system is favored by different groups of scholars.

You need to consult your instructor to find out the style preferred for the papers you're assigned.