Step 7:  Write and Document Sources

Write your literature review, analysis and conclusions, allowing time for revision of the first draft. Present statistics or data you have gathered from original research or database searches. Document all sources that contribute to your understanding of the topic and to your conclusions. Limit direct quotations to brief passages.

Using a citation style guide recommended by your professor, such as MLA or APA, cite sources in your text and at the end of the paper. In MLA style, cite sources according to instructions in the 5th edition (1999) of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. The Modern Language Association provides some online guidelines under "MLA Style" on the MLA home page. In APA style, cite electronic sources according to instructions in the 5th edition (2001) of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Tip:  Your audience for an oral presentation will appreciate a printed list of sources.

Assets: report or term paper | in text references | bibliography

Examples: Works Cited (MLA)  |  References (APA)

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