Theatre
A guide to resources for study and research in Theatre
Style Guides Online
- Citing SourcesA WMU Libraries guide to different citation styles, with examples.
- MLA Style Brief GuideA WMU Libraries guide to the MLA style, with examples of the most common citations.
Which Style to Use?
Your instructor usually determines which style you must use in your papers. Dance courses at WMU generally use MLA Style, however, if you aren't sure, ask your professor.
This page links to information on MLA style and others.
Style Guides in the Library
Generally, you will only use one of these style manuals as a guide for how to cite sources and arrange parts of research papers. However, you may find general advice on research in all of these.
MLA Handbook by Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021 (Permanent Reserves and Reference)ISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021-05-30
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Call Number: Reference LB2369 .T8 2018ISBN: 9780226430577Publication Date: 2018-04-16
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: ReferenceBF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Citation Management Tools
Quick Citation Formatting in Databases.
Many databases allow you to format citations into various writing styles. When available, look for the wording “cite” or “cite now,” or see if it is an option after clicking on “save, print, email.”
- ZoteroThis citation management tool works with the Firefox Web browser, or it can be installed as a stand-alone program on your computer with plugins for other Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
MLA Reference List Tutorials
- MLA Reference List Assessment SurveyMLA Reference List Assessment Survey