Curated OER
Using Citations in a Research Paper
As a prequel to a research assignment, class members explore writing citations in the modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA) formats. In pairs, or individually, researchers use books and magazines...
Curated OER
Operate and Maintain Equipment
Students are given a laboratory activity, they operate and maintain equipment according to manufacturer's recommended standards. Students are given a laboratory situation, comply with equipment safety zones according to industry...
Curated OER
Give Credit to Sources
Third graders practice referencing material. For this giving credit to sources lesson, 3rd graders explore ownership of words and images by drawing and labeling a picture then problem solving how to identify the author.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Using American Psychological Association (Apa) Format
Extensive information on how to use the American Psychological Association (APA) format for citations. Information is provided on general format, referring to other works, reference list, notes, and examples in the APA format. W.9-10.8...
University of Wisconsin
Writing Center: Mla Documentation Guide: Creating an Mla Works Cited Page
This website gives examples to students on how to cite sources for articles, books, other print sources, and non-print sources. Very informative and easy to understand.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Parentheses and Rules for Use
This site contains information regarding the correct usage of parentheses in original material and in quoted material. Examples are included for all points discussed.
Other
University of Manchester: Citing It Right: Introducing Referencing [Pdf]
This resource introduces the idea of referencing your work, focusing on what referencing is, why you need to do it, what you should reference, and how to read a reference. It includes a link to a guide on how to format references in...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Chicago Manual of Style: Bibliographic References
Good site for referencing "Chicago Manual of Style". Includes example citations of non-electronic media.
Other
Aflit: Reading Women Writers and African Literature: Ivory Coast
Personal site specializing in the literature of Ivory Coast. Good list and description of women authors from that West African country.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Tips for Getting Job References
Do you need to get a job reference? Explore tips for choosing and getting the best job references.
Other
My Perfect Resume: Resumes, Cover Letters, & Other Job Search Correspondence
Are you preparing Your cover letter and resume for the first time? Are you wanting use the Internet to post them online? This site provides resources to assist you in the process of preparing your documents.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Wrangling Research, Apa Style
An overview of the purpose and rules of APA guidelines. Includes a slideshow tutorial and video on formatting the document in MS Word 2007. Additional resources are also listed. [0:32]
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Citing Material Correctly (English Iii Writing)
In this lesson, students will learn how to decide when they need a source citation, how to cite sources using parenthetical information, and the differences among the citation styles.
Other
Apa Style Central
Use this comprehensive resource to learn about APA style. Students and teachers can use this site as a springboard for any questions they may have concerning APA Style.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Exp. Text Structure: Reading the Research
A lesson plan in which students review reference materials looking for answers to specific questions. Materials are included.
Other
Sample Recommendation Letter
A very good example of how a recommendation/reference letter should be written. Can be used as a model.
Other
English Grammar Online: Stylistic Devices: Allusion
If you need a brief, clear explanation of allusion and how it works, this is a good place to start.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Format: Annotated Bibliographies
This lesson goes over the format for an APA annotated bibliography.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Format: In Text Citations
This lesson goes over how to format an in-text citation in APA style.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Format: In Text Citations: Lesson 3
This lesson goes over how to format an in-text citation in APA style. It is part 3 of 3 in the series titled "APA Format: In-Text Citations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Style: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces APA formatting style. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "APA Style."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Style: Lesson 4
This lesson introduces APA formatting style. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "APA Style."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Bibliography: General Format
This lesson introduces how to format a bibliography in APA style.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Format: Annotated Bibliographies: Lesson 3
This lesson goes over the format for an APA annotated bibliography. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "APA Format: Annotated Bibliographies."