Political Science & Public Administration
Writing & Research Resources
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Using MLA and APA Citations
MLA and APA are two of the most common citation styles used on campus. Below are links to their official style guides, which are the best place to find accurate and up to date information on how to format your citations.
APA style is often used in the social sciences and includes guidelines for formatting papers, in text citations, and reference lists. MLA style is commonly used in the humanities and focuses on clear in text citations and a works cited page.
Before you start your paper, be sure to check with your professor about which citation style they want you to use for the assignment.
Writing Guides
The following writing guides have been developed by the faculty in Political Science and Public Administration to help serve as general resources for the various types of written work students will encounter. Please keep in mind, however, that the specific directions and grading criteria for each assignment provided by your instructor supersede the documents provided here.
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