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Sports Studies: Citing Sources

Research resources for athletics, coaching, health, fitness and sports medicine.

Citation Style

Use a Consistent Citation Style

The major citation "styles" are APA, Chicago, and MLA.  See resources for each style below.

If you are utilizing RefWorks to help you with citing source, be sure to proof-read your paper and bibliography using a style guide.

  • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA)
    Reference Book  BF76.7 P83 2010
  • APA Style Tutorial      
    "Talking" tutorial from the APA
  • APA Style Guide (from Purdue University OWL)
  • Chicago Manual of Style
    Reference Book  Z253 U69 2003    
  • MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (MLA)
    Reference Book  LB2369 .G53 2009


See more information on citation style guides.