a format and style used for writing academic documents such as scholarly books and journal articles
APA Format
a method of formatting to highlight sections of directly quoted text in your writing
Block Quote
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work
Citation
a referencing method developed by the Modern Language Association. It consists of two parts: a brief in-text citation in the body of your essay and a detailed list of the “Works Cited” at the end of the work
MLA Format
immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it
Primary Sources
a passage or statement repeated in this way. Quote means to cite something as a form of proof
Quote
a source that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion, etc. based on strong evidence
Reliable Source
a source that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you’re researching
Secondary Source
a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
Sources
a formatted list of all sources you cited within your paper
Works Cited
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
Research
