Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminology

Whether you choose to quote or paraphrase sources in your research paper, you must cite each source you use. For rules and examples, look here:

• American Sociological Association Style Guide 4th ed. 2010. Reference Desk HM569 .A54 2010
• Citing References: ASA Style - (Andersen Library, UW-Whitewater)

Sometimes students will use online citation formatters provided free on the Web or within a library database. If you use one of these online formatters, remember that they are not foolproof. You will need to review your citations to make sure they are correct.

Whether you choose to quote or paraphrase sources you use in your research paper, you must cite each one. For rules and examples of the APA citation style, look here:

• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th ed. 2010. Reference Desk BF76.7 P83 2010
• Citing References: APA Style - (Andersen Library, UW-Whitewater)
• APA Documentation Guide - (Writing Center at UW-Madison)
• APA Formatting and Style Guide - (Online Writing Lab at Purdue)

Sometimes students will use online citation formatters provided free on the Web or within a library database. If you use one of these online formatters, remember that they are not foolproof. You will need to review your citations to make sure they are correct.

Whether you choose to quote or paraphrase sources you use in your research paper, you must cite each one. For rules and examples of the MLA citation style, look here:

• MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 7th ed. 2009. Reference Desk LB2369 .G53 2009
• MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing 3rd ed. 2008. Reference Desk PN147 .G444 2008
• Citing References: MLA Style - (Andersen Library, UW-Whitewater)
• MLA Documentation Guide - (Writing Center at UW-Madison)
• MLA Formatting and Style Guide - (Online Writing Lab at Purdue)

Sometimes students will use online citation formatters provided free on the Web or within a library database. If you use one of these online formatters, remember that they are not foolproof. You will need to review your citations to make sure they are correct.