Guide to Ethnic Studies Resources

Every time you use someone else's ideas (even if you explain the idea in your own words), give credit in your bibliography AND in the text of your paper/presentation.

To format your bibliography

• APA Style examples
• Free formatting from KnightCite.

In-text citations examples

When you use your own words:

• As Brown (2001) shows blah blah blah.
• Blah blah blah (Brown, 2001).

When you use a direct quote:

• According to Smith (1998) "direct quote" (p. 14).
• "Direct quote" (Smith, 1998, p. 14). 

Note: There are many other citation styles, such as MLA or Chicago. Check with your professor to see what style is required for your research.