4.5: Where to get citation help

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Because we aren’t going into detail on creating citations in LIB101, it’s important that you know where you can get help. Here are some options, in no particular order!

If you like to work with someone one-on-one:

CCC Library – Make a Zoom Appointment with a Librarian(opens in new window). CCC librarians can help you with any step in the research process, including citations! We can help you get started, give expert advice, and even double check your work.
CCC Writing Center(opens in new window). The writing center is a great resource for all things writing. The folks there can go over your work and even help with citations! Make sure you make an appointment – the Writing Center is quite popular!

If you like to take matters into your own hands:

CCC Library Citation Guide(opens in new window). CCC library has lots of online guides to help you out with research. This guide is all about citations. In this guide you’ll find links to APA and MLA resources, Microsoft Word and Google Doc templates, and a how-to on finding pre-made citations.

For a more in-depth look at citations:

LIB101 will introduce you to the basics of citing sources. You will learn how to find pre-made citations and know where to get help with building your MLA or APA citations correctly, which is a fundamental skill in avoiding plagiarism.

You will not learn document formatting, discipline-specific writing styles, and writing techniques to avoid plagiarism, like paraphrasing and using signal phrases. For in-depth writing instruction related to avoiding plagiarism and citing sources, you have two options at CCC:


WR121: English Composition	WR128: Introduction to APA Style and Documentation
Image credit: Modern Language Association Course description: Introduces the academic essay. Students learn to use a writing process, from brainstorming to polishing, as they develop original responses to challenging articles and academic essays. The class emphasizes information literacy: how to find and evaluate source material, as well as integrate and cite it. Prerequisites: WRD-098 or placement in WR-121.	Image credit: American Psychological Association Course description: Introduces American Psychological Association (APA) style and documentation, including document format, in-text citation, and References page. Includes style and documentation for narrative and academic papers. Students will work with provided sources. Recommended for pre-nursing and nursing students, allied health students, and STEM and social science students. Prerequisites: WR-121 with a C or better.