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Basic Library Instruction_FYS_Underhill: Citations


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First watch this...

Common Citation Styles & Examples

  • Download the below PDF to view citation information for common sources using the 3 more popular citation formats: APA, MLA, and Chicago.
  • This document provides information for how to format direct and indirect quotes and paraphrases using examples, explanations, and best practices.

Library Citation Help

  • Once you have reviewed the above PDF, visit the Library Citation Help page to view more resources and useful information. 

...then complete this.

NEXT STEPS

1. Return to the Library folder in Blackboard to complete the Citations quiz. 

2. Then, return to this module to continue to the next section.

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In order to view the videos throughout this library module, you will need to be logged into your student Microsoft Office 365 account. 

To login to your Microsoft Office 365 account, follow these instructions:

  1. First, click this link: https://www.office.com/ (it will open in a new tab).
  2. On the new page, locate the Sign In button and click on it.
  3. Then, login with your MUID credentials (this is your MU email and password).
  4. You will go through a few screens to get to the Marshall single-sign-on (SSO) platform. This is the same process you see when logging into MyMU on a new computer.
    • You may have to allow receipt of a text message giving you a code to verify your identity. 
  5. Once you have logged in to your Microsoft Office 365 account, you're done! Simply leave that tab open.
  6. Lastly, return to this screen to continue the tutorials in this library module. 

 Have a question or encounter a problem with this step? Contact the IT Service Desk and let them know you need help accessing your Office 365 account.