Be sure to use the citation style specified by your instructor. Most sociology classes use the APA style guide.
See our guide on Citing Data.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by This video will walk you through what a citation is and the different parts of a citation.
Direct link to "Anatomy of a Citation" on MSU Mediaspace
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Are you confused about when to cite? This video will help clear up your questions!
Direct link to "When do I cite?" on MSU Mediaspace
Video credit: Megan Kudzia
Keep a personal database of books, journal articles, websites, and other resources with a citation management program. These programs will help you organize and keep track of resources as well as automatically format citations.
Don't plagiarize! Familiarize yourself with the rules with these resources: