Citation Guidelines: APA and MLA

1. Citing – APA Formatting
short quote or paraphrase:
According to Jones (1998),“Japan is a feudal
society” (p. 200).
She stated,“Japan is a feudal society” (Jones, 1998, p.
200).
According to Jones (1998), Japan remains a feudal
society.
longer quote:
Jones’s (1998) study found the following:
Japan is a feudal society.This is clear from the
relationships that people develop with each other,
and the feelings of hierarchy that are evident in
almost all interactions. (p. 200)

2. References – APA Formatting
books:
Robson, C., & Bernard, H. R. (2002). RealWorld
Research (5th ed.).Oxford: Blackwell.
book chapters:
Knox, B., & O’Neil, J. M. (2010).The art of fandom.
In B. B.Wyte (Ed.), Fandom in Japan (pp. 101-123).
NewYork: Springer.
journal articles:
James, P. (2012). Fundamentals for preparing
reports. Journal of ComparativeWriting,55(1), 3-15.
Source: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

3. Citing – MLA Formatting
short quote or paraphrase:
According to Jones,“Japan is a feudal society” (200).
She stated,“Japan is a feudal society” (Jones 200).
According to Jones, Japan remains a feudal society (200).
Japan remains a feudal society (Jones 200)
longer quote:
Jones’s study found the following:
Japan is a feudal society.This is clear from the
relationships that people develop with each other,
and the feelings of hierarchy that are evident in
almost all interactions. (200)

4. References – MLA Formatting
books:
Robson, Colin., and Bernard, Henri. RealWorld
Research. 5th ed. Oxford: Blackwell, 2002. Print.
book chapters:
Knox, Bobby, and O’Neil, Jim. M.“The art of
fandom.” Fandom in Japan.Ed. Barton Wyte. New
York: Springer, 2010. 101-123. Print.
journal articles:
James, Penny.“Fundamentals for preparing
reports.” Journal of ComparativeWriting 55.1
(2012): 3-15. Print.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/