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Citation Guidance
Citation is an important step in your research process. Adding citations to your work helps you avoid plagiarism, provides credibility for the claims in your paper, and shows the reader where they can learn more.
Always follow the citation style required for your assignment. For the field of biology, APA and CSE formats are widely used. Below, you'll find some resources that can help you format citations in these styles.
If you want more information about citations, check out our Citation Guide or contact your librarian for questions.
- APA Manual - Print BookLink to library catalog listing
- APA Overview at OWL PurdueLearn about APA style in this guide published by Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide at OWL PurdueThis is a quick but detailed reference to working in MLA style, published by Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
- MLA Citations by FormatCitation guidelines directly from the Modern Language Association
Writing Tips
Learning to write an academic paper can be challenging. Check out the resources below for writing resources, or book an appointment with the Writing Center for in-depth help.
- Writing Center at UNC Chapel HillThe UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center provides tips for vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and classroom communication.
- Purdue OWLOne of the most widely recommended writing resources, Purdue OWL provides tips for avoiding plagiarism and writing in your subject.