For this class, you will be using hyperlink citations rather than a particular citation style (such as APA, MLA, or Chicago) for some of your assignments. Even when you are using hyperlinks to cite, you will still need to make sure you are completely and accurately attributing your work.
A hyperlink citation is when you directly link to the source you are referencing within the text of your work, like this.
Adding hyperlinks to your text is very simple. If you are using Word or Google Docs, you can simply highlight the text you'd like to link, right click, and select "link." Then add the URL in the box that opens:
You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+K" to add the link even faster.
Use the Off Campus Link Tool to make sure that your links work. This tool converts your links to make it possible to open the resource off campus. Use the link tool if you are referencing a source that you accessed through the library, such as an article you found through Mardigian Search or in a library database.
Keep in mind that typically copying and pasting the URL you see at the top of your page will not work since they are not stable URLs. See the information on the Off Campus Link Tool webpage to make sure you are using a stable URL.
One way to double check your URLs is by opening your link in an incognito window.
The off campus link tool is embedded below:
For your literature review, you will need to use APA citations. Citing your sources accurately and completely is essential for avoiding plagiarism and allowing others to follow along with your work. When you use someone else's words or ideas, you should create both an in-text citation within the body of your paper and a references list citation at the end of your paper.
There are a number of resources available to help in creating your citations. Two good sources include:
The Purdue Owl's APA Style Guide, which offers lots of examples for both in-text and reference list citation formatting
The official APA Style Guide website will always have the most up-to-date information, as well as in-depth information on citing different sources
You can also see example citations for specific types of sources and find additional resources in our Citation Station guide.
