APA Style format (7th edition) is used for psychology courses.
What is a citation? Why should I cite?
A citation provides all the information a reader needs to find the information you referenced. A citation should supply enough detail to be able to identify the item. Citing is an acknowledgement of the use of another person’s ideas. Consider citing as a form of intellectual honesty.
Are there different citation formats?
Many academic disciplines / programs have their own citation style. The most commonly used styles at Lakeland College are APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Languages Association), and The Chicago Manual of Style. Please follow your instructors’ instructions about citation.
Are there automated citation generator tools that I can use?
There are many citation generator tools available online, and most of the electronic databases will also format your citations for you in whatever citation style you specify. But, use the database-generated citation results with caution. Always check your citations against the standard citation style manual.
Contact the library if you have questions.
