Northland Pioneer College Library has created a way to arrange and share library resources and services that are available to all NPC students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. This system is referred to as Subject Guides. Visit Subject Guides for more information and topics you may be interested in.
This Citation Subject Guide is designed to provide users with assistance in citing your sources when writing an academic paper.
There are different styles which format the information differently. In each tab, you will find descriptions of each citation style featured in this guide along with links to online resources for citing and a few examples.
The "Home" tab will provide users with a brief overview of the subject guide. Click the tabs to find style manuals, digital copies of the citation handouts, citation tools, and other guidance available at the NPC Library.
If you aren't sure what style you need to use, consult your class syllabus or verify with your instructor.
Upon reviewing this Subject Guide, users will be able to:
A "citation" is the way you tell your readers that certain material in your work came from another source. It also gives your readers the information necessary to find that source again, including information about the author.
Information that contributed to your thoughts, analysis or synthesis of ideas should be cited. The following are examples of when you should always cite your sources:
