Research and Citation Resources - Purdue OWL
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers a wide range of resources for conducting research, citing sources, and avoiding plagiarism. This page is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of different citation styles, including the American Psychological Association (APA) style, Modern Language Association (MLA) style, Chicago Manual of Style, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) style, and American Medical Association (AMA) style.
Conducting Research
The OWL offers resources for conducting research using primary and secondary sources. This includes information on evaluating research sources, searching online, and writing a literature review.
Using Research
The OWL provides guidance on how to incorporate research into your writing, including tips on quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing sources. You'll also find resources on how to avoid plagiarism and use statistics effectively.
APA Style (7th Edition)
The APA style is commonly used in social sciences, education, and business. The OWL provides resources on in-text citation and the References page, as well as sample papers and slide presentations. You can also download the APA classroom poster.
MLA Style
The MLA style is commonly used in the humanities, including literature, language, and cultural studies. The OWL provides resources on in-text citation and the Works Cited page, as well as sample papers and slide presentations. You can also download the MLA classroom poster.
Chicago Manual of Style
The Chicago style is commonly used in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The OWL provides resources on the Chicago Manual of Style, including information on formatting and citation.
IEEE Style
The IEEE style is commonly used in the fields of engineering, computer science, and technology. The OWL provides resources on structuring papers, citing sources, and formatting references according to the latest IEEE guidelines.
AMA Style
The AMA style is commonly used in medicine, healthcare, and the life sciences. The OWL provides resources on citing sources using the American Medical Association (AMA) Style, 10th Ed., including examples for print and electronic sources.
Glossary and Suggested Resources
The OWL provides a glossary of citation terms and suggested resources for further learning.
Tips for Using Citation Generators Responsibly
The OWL offers tips for using citation generators responsibly, including an introduction to plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Tips for Using Paper Checkers Responsibly
The OWL provides tips for using paper checkers responsibly, including an introduction to plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Additional Resources
The OWL provides additional resources for students, including a site map, search function, and OWL exercises.
Copyright and Fair Use
The OWL reminds users to respect copyright law and fair use guidelines when using research and citation resources.
