Philosophy Research Guide
Citing Sources
The resources in this guide are useful for exploring the ideas of other writers,
and building upon them. Be sure to give credit to the original author when quoting
from these or other works, or using the ideas found within them. Good citations
should clearly spell out the sources you have used, and make it easy for readers
of your paper to track down the works you have consulted. For guidance on constructing
references, you may consult one of the following style manuals. (If you are
writing for publication, find out what style is adhered to by your publisher.
If this is for a class, ask your instructor which style manual is preferred.)
For each of the style manuals listed below, the print version (located at the
D. H. Hill Library Reference Desk), provides the most complete information about
writing, plagiarism, and citing sources in a wide variety of formats. The versions
on the web provide quick guidance on constucting references to electronic sources.
MLA Style Manual
D. H. Hill Reference Desk - PN147 .G444 1998
Section 6 contains information on avoiding plagiarism, and correctly documenting
sources in all formats.
MLA Style ( for citing
electronic sources)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
D. H. Hill Reference Desk - BF76.7 .P82 1994
Chapter 6 contains a section on ethics of scientific publication, including
a section on plagiarism.
APA Style (for citing
electronic sources)
Chicago Manual of Style
D. H. Hill Reference Desk - Z253 .U69 1993
Chicago Style
(for citing electronic sources)
For further information on citing sources and avoiding plagairism, see Citing
Sources (from Duke Library's Guide to Library Research). You can also contact
D. H. Hill Library's Reference
Department for individual assistance.
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