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Last Updated November 2008Library Guide to Citing Statistics and Data in APA and MLA Formats Disclaimer:The MLA and APA Guides give very little description of how these types of items should be treated

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1. Start by identifying the citation style required by your academic institution or publication.
2. Gather the necessary information for each type of source you want to cite, such as author(s), title, publication date, and page numbers.
3. Use online resources or style guides to learn the specific formatting rules for each type of source and citation style.
4. Begin each citation with the author's last name followed by a comma and their first name.
5. Include the title of the source in italics or quotation marks, depending on the citation style.
6. Provide the publication date in the format specified by the citation style, usually in parentheses.
7. Include any additional information required for the specific source type, such as the name of the journal or publisher.
8. Use proper punctuation and formatting according to the selected citation style.
9. Double-check your citations for accuracy and consistency throughout your paper or bibliography.
10. If in doubt, consult a librarian or the official style guide for further assistance.

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Library guide to citing is a resource that helps individuals properly cite sources in their research or academic work.

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Anyone conducting research or academic work that requires citing sources is required to follow the library guide to citing.

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To fill out the library guide to citing, individuals should follow the specific formatting guidelines provided in the guide for citing different types of sources.

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The purpose of the library guide to citing is to ensure that proper credit is given to sources used in research or academic work, and to help others locate the original sources.

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The information that must be reported on the library guide to citing includes author name, publication date, title of source, publisher information, and page numbers.