Citation & Evaluation Guide
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A Tale of Two Formats
Many items are available as digital or paper copies. Each style has its own treatment of these hybrid items.
Digital Sources (APA)
Digital Sources (Chicago)
- Cite the version you consult (digital or paper).
- If a DOI is available, include it as the final element in your citation.
- If a DOI is not available, include a URL.
eBooks
- Add a media marker at the end of the citation. Kindle edition. PDF e-book. Microsoft Reader e-Book. CD-ROM. etc.
- Add the DOI or URL
Online Journals
- Add the DOI or URL to the citaiton.
Digital Sources (MLA)
- Cite the version you used.
- Note the medium of publication Web or Print.
- Do not include a URL unless it is required to find the item.
eBooks
- Include print citation followed by Title of database/website. Web. Day month and year of access.
Online Journals
- Include print citation followed by Web. Day month and year of access.
- If no page numbers are used, write n. pag. instead of page numbers.