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Everyone will approach the collection and organization of research sources in different ways to suit their own preferences. However, the following advice generally applies:
Writing in English
HMW students will commonly be asked to use the Modern Language Association (MLA) reference style to cite their sources. In MLA style, you should first briefly credit sources with parenthetical citations in the text of your paper, and then include a complete citation to each source in the works cited list at the end of your paper.
Click here for the Library's guide to MLA Style
The Library's guide is based on the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook.
Writing in Chinese
There are no standardized Chinese citation styles. The key is to be consistent in the way you cite.
We have provided a few examples of style guides on the Library's Citation Guide for your reference.
We strongly recommend that you consult with your professor as to which style is acceptable for your assignments and papers.
Organizing and citing your sources can be challenging, but fortunately there are several free online tools to help you. These allow you to:
The Library recommends the following tools:
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