Research Guides: Music Education: Citation Formats & Tools

When and What Do I Cite?

Cite anything you write or create that uses or refers to the ideas of another person, including:

direct quotations
paraphrasing of passages
indebtedness to another person for an idea
use of another student's work
use of your own previous work<

You do not need to cite information that is common knowledge.

APA Citation Manuals

Music education and music therapy usually use APA citation style, however, the citation style to use is determined by your professor.

Writing Guides from the UMKC Writing Studio

Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020
ISBN: 9781433832154
Publication Date: 2019-10-01

UMKC Writing Studio

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Schedule a 30-minute or 60-minute, one-on-one consultation with a peer tutor. Meet in person or virtually. Make an appointment.

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Drop in to the Writing Studio in the Atterbury Student Success Center or the Miller Nichols Library during open hours.

UMKC Writing Resources Collection

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What is it?

A collection of print and e-books for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty engaged in writing.
Contains citation style guides, books on writing strategies and techniques, tips for academic writers, and "how to" books on writing everything from research papers to dissertations.

Writing Consultations

The UMKC Writing Studio's consultants are happy to work with you on your writing. See their website for hours and more details.

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Email and video chat consultations available.

Browse the print books in this collection

Writing Resources Collection - Print Books: The Writing Resources Collection's print books are located in the Writing Studio area of Miller Nichols Library (northwest corner of the 1st floor).

Music Education