Research Guides: How to Write an Annotated Bibliography: Formatting Citations

Which style should you use?

Ask your professor which style format they want you to use. APA style is typically used for social sciences such as Education and Psychology, as well as Business. MLA style is usually used for liberal arts and humanities disciplines, including English and Literature.

APA Style

APA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
One of the best sources of guidance for formatting APA citations. Created by The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.
APA Style Quick Guide from Indiana University
A downloadable PDF featuring templates and examples of the most commonly used APA formats. Created by Indiana University.
APA Style Learning Resources
Website published by the APA with a collection of resources and frequently asked questions about APA style.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019
APA Style Guide to Electronic References by American Psychological Association
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781433807046
Publication Date: 2012
Adapted from the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, this comprehensive guide offers up-to-date information on formatting electronic references in APA Style.

MLA Style

MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
One of the best sources of guidance for formatting MLA citations. Created by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.
MLA Style Quick Guide from Indiana University
A downloadable PDF featuring templates and examples of the most commonly used MLA formats. Created by Indiana University.
The MLA Style Center
Website published by the MLA with a collection of resources and frequently asked questions about MLA style.

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
ISBN: 9781603292627
Publication Date: 2016
The official guide for MLA style published by The Modern Language Association. The eighth edition of the MLA Handbook guides writers through the principles behind evaluating sources for their research. It then shows them how to cite sources in their writing and create useful entries for the works-cited list. Reference copies are available at multiple UC library locations.