Citations are a way of giving credit to the original sources of ideas. Citations are very important because they help us avoid plagiarism and uphold Academic Integrity. Alexander College uses three citation styles: APA, CMS, and MLA.
The WLC offers a variety of resources to help students learn to use citations properly in all three styles.
The Citation Style Guides explain the rules for formatting assignments and citing information. They provide templates and examples that you can follow.
Style Guides
APA Style Guide, CMS Style Guide, MLA Style Guide
The Sample Papers provide an example of proper formatting and citations. Please note that these papers are only guides; they are not templates that you should follow when writing your papers.
Sample Papers
APA Sample Paper, CMS Sample Paper, MLA Sample Paper
The WLC runs a free Citation Skills Course on Canvas that teaches students how to properly format assignments and cite information in APA, CMS, and MLA style.
Many students find this course helpful for learning how to use citations correctly. Some instructors require students to complete the course for one of the citation styles.
To join the course, follow the instructions in this video: How to Access the WLC’s Student Support Page and Canvas Courses
If you have any questions, drop by the WLC or email us at wlc@alexandercollege.ca
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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