Citing Data
Data and statistics must be cited just like any other source like journal articles or books. This ensures that the author/producer of the data receives proper credit for the work, and it gives your reader a means to verify your information.
To cite data, find the rules for the citation style required for your writing or use the preferred citation from your data source:
- IASSIST Quick Guide to Data Citation (examples of APA, MLA, & Chicago)
- OWL Purdue style guides for
For a complete description of formats, refer to the style guides found in the Reference section of the library:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationCall Number: REF BF76.7 .P83 2010ISBN: 9781433805592Pub. date: 2010
The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information by Call Number: REF QD8.5 .A25 2006 or RESERVE QD8.5 .A25 2006 or SCIENCE LIBRARY QD8.5 .A25 2006Pub. date: 2006American Chemical Society
AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors, 10th EditionCall Number: SCIENCE LIBRARY R119 .A533 2007 OR REFERENCE R119 .A533 2007 OR RESERVE R119 .A533 2007Pub. date: 2007AMA Style
