Lesson 46 of 84 · Research Skills
⭐ 30 XPCiting Sources in MLA or APA
Citing sources is essential in academic writing to give credit to the original creators of the information you use.
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Citing sources is essential in academic writing to give credit to the original creators of the information you use. Two commonly used citation styles are MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association). MLA is often used in humanities disciplines and emphasizes the author's name and the page number, while APA is typically used in social sciences and highlights the publication date. Knowing how to properly cite your sources in these styles not only helps avoid plagiarism but also lends credibility to your work.
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MLA and APA are two common citation styles.
MLA emphasizes author and page number.
APA focuses on the publication date.
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1 of 2Which citation style emphasizes the author's name and page number?
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