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This program has adopted APA Style as its standard format for assignments that require citations, references, and research paper formatting.
APA Style - The American Psychological Association website includes free style and grammar guidelines and instructional aids such as its. APA Style for Beginners page.
Online Writing Lab (Owl) – hosted by Purdue University. A detailed and easy to use reference for APA Style formatting for citations, references, and papers.
APA Quick Guide – hosted by WWU Libraries. Access commonly used citation and reference styles with links to examples
Zotero Research Management Software - Learn how to utilize Zotero t collect research materials, organize them, and export citations to your assignments.
Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education – Information literacy and critical thinking knowledge and dispositions to develop for success in research. (American Library Association)
Get support for research, reading, and writing across all subjects. Studio tutors help with:
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Email: rws@wwu.edu
Phone: 360.650.3219
Text: 360.797.5910
Or, check out the online resources at - Self-Paced Online Tutorials (SPOT)
Citing Elders & Knowledge Keepers – hosted by University of British Columbia
Citing traditional knowledge or oral traditions of indigenous peoples is dependent on if and how the information was recorded. This resource provides guidance on best practices.