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Finding Primary Sources: How to Cite Primary Sources

This guide will help you understand what primary sources are and how to find them.

Citing Your Sources

Whenever you use a primary source, you will need to cite it, just like with any source! Check with your professor to find out which citation style your class is using.

Below are links to guides on citing primary sources in MLA or in Chicago style, but you can find more information about MLA, APA, or Chicago in the boxes below this one.

Avoiding Plagiarism

MLA Citation, 9th edition

MLA Handbook, 9th edition    This page will help you with MLA citation for your sources. If you need further help, please use the links below or ask a reference librarian.

 

APA Citation, 7th edition

   This page will help you with APA citation for your sources. If you need further help, please use the links below or ask a reference librarian.

The American Psychological Association recently updated their Style Guide in October 2019 to its 7th edition.

 

Chicago/Turabian Style Citation

This page will help you with Chicago Style or Turabian citations for your sources. If you need further help, please use the links below or ask a reference librarian.