Communication

The recommended first-stop for all communication research. Use the left side bar to navigate to the various kinds of resources available through the SMC Library.

Citing and Writing

The accepted format for citing sources in the social sciences is the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. SMC's Department of Communication, too, emphasizes the use of APA in its course work.

The APA Manual of Style, 7th edition is available for reference in the Library, see the Reference collection at call# 150.149 Am35

For quick help citing sources in the 7th edition, see the Library's APA Format Guide 

 

Other helpful resources

Search or browser through Purdue OWL's great website on citation. 

Help formatting papers in APA style

 

You can also see format samples at websites like Purdue OWL and in the print copy of tha APA Manual of Style. Librarians can help you with this, as well. 

 

The Writing Center

Having trouble putting it all together? The SMC Center for Writing Across the Curriculum (or, "The Writing Center") offers peer-to-peer advising sessions for both undergraduate and graduate students. You can call or stop by to make an appointment, or can also drop in and do a session immediately, if an adviser is available. See their website for more information, or stop by 1st floor De La Salle, or call them at 925.631.4684

Subjects: Communication
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