Citing Sources
Here are a few resources to help you cite sources correctly. We also have printed style guides in the library. Ask at the reference desk for help finding them.
- The Coates Library's Citing Sources PageThis is the library's page on citing sources. Includes basic guidelines for MLA, APA, Chicago, ASA, and Turabian styles.
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)Purdue University's OWL has MLA and APA citation style guides that are really great. I've used them myself.
- Zotero TutorialZotero is a citation management software. This tool is highly recommended if you are writing large research papers. This tutorial will help you set up Zotero on your computer and provides an overview of using the software.
Here's the format for a journal article with a DOI:
Here's an example:
Synthesis Matrix
- Synthesis Matrix InfoGuide on synthesis matrices by the University of Michigan. Explanation and demonstration of using a synthesis matrix.
- Synthesis Matrix TemplateTemplate and example synthesis matrices in a Google Sheet that can be copied or downloaded.
Study Design
- APA Proposal StructureAn APA format example document. Gives general structure recommendations for research proposals.
- Methods Design and ConsideratonsAdapted from OSF Preregistration template. Guiding questions to help you develop a study design and analysis plan.