Start Your Research: Handouts

This guide contains information on how to create in-text and reference citations in APA 7th ed. format. For more examples, visit APA Online Guide

An accessible version of the APA Citation Guide.

A short list of things to remember for: formatting, in-text citations, and reference citations.

How to cite government sources in APA.

How to cite legal resources. Please note, legal resources do not follow APA citation style.

JIBC students and employees have free access to RefWorks, an online citation management and citation generator tool.

A running head should only be used on professional style papers. If you are writing a student paper you do not need a running head. Check with your instructor if you are unsure which type of paper you are writing.

Learn how to use Boolean language to effectively search library database.

It's important to always evaluate sources before using them in an assignment. This guide gives some quick tips on what to look for in a resource.

Learn the difference between academic, popular, and trade journals.

How to identify if a book is a scholarly book and counts as a scholarly resource. Please note, some instructors require only scholarly academic journals as sources. Always check with your instructor if you are unsure.

Learn how to access eBook and Audiobooks through the JIBC Library.

Learn how to sign in to JIBC Library resources.