Citing & Writing - KEYS 4015 - Food for Thought - Library at Webster University

Citation (APA, Chicago, MLA) Research Guides

When in doubt, ask your instructor which citation style to use for your paper or project. Some of the most widely used citation styles include:

Want to build your own database of references and research as you collect them? View the Mendeley Research Guide

Citation guides in the Library

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: the official guide to APA style (7th ed.) by American Psychological Association
Publication Date: 2020
Copies of this edition can be found at the Research Desk on Level 2 and in the Webster Stacks on the Lower Level.
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by The University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
Publication Date: 2017
Copies of this edition can be found at the Research Desk on Level 2 and in Webster Stacks on Level 4.
MLA Handbook (9th ed.) by The Modern Language Association of America
Publication Date: 2021
Copies of this edition can be found at the Research Desk on Level 2 and in Webster Stacks on Level 3.
Cite Right, Second Edition by Charles Lipson
Call Number: Research Desk
This edition is only available at the Research Desk on Level 2.
A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago Style for students and researchers by Kate L. Turabian ; Revised by Wayne C. Booth et al
Publication Date: 2018
Also known as "Turabian", this 9th edition is fully aligned with the recently released Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition.

How do I cite articles from the Library's databases?

When you cite a full-text article retrieved from a Webster University Library database, some citation styles require you to cite the database name and/or a URL. Here’s how the University's most-used citation styles address this issue:

APA (7^th): Include only the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) if it is available. If there is no DOI listed in the database or on the article itself, do not include any database information or a URL.
MLA (9^th), Chicago, AMA, Harvard: If a DOI is present, add both it and the database name to the citation. If a DOI is not present, include the database name and provide the database permalink or URL (if there is no permalink).
- For help obtaining a permalink, view the FAQ: How do I find and use a database permalink?

Webster University's Writing Center

Whether you are an experienced academic writer or this is your first paper, Webster University's Writing Center offers writing support for students. Find help with all kinds of research projects, including "reports; résumés and cover letters; admission essays and personal statements; summaries, critical analyses, and literature reviews; research and term papers; theses and dissertations; and more." Writing Center coaches are available at all stages of the writing process from brainstorming to draft revision and everything in-between.

Visit Writing Support to:

Schedule an appointment with a writing coach
Submit a paper online to the Writing Center for review
Select Writing Resources to find help with citation, grammar, avoiding plagiarism, and more