Citation Tips - Digital Media Lab - Greensburg Campus - Guides at University of Pittsburgh

What Makes a Good Project?

High-quality visual effects do not make up for a poor story!

When creating your digital project, do your homework first:

Do essential research using scholarly resources from Pitt's library system.
Write and rewrite. Consult a style manual like MLA as needed.
Check copyright on all your sources before any production.
Experiment, create, and revise! Cameras and laptops can be borrowed from the library.
Repeat all these steps until you are satisfied with your production.

LinkedIn Learning
Formerly Lynda.com, this platform features thousands of training videos on topics such as Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, digital photography, Web design, animation, blogging, video editing, and more.

Official MLA Style Center
A Modern Language Association hosted website with information on MLA citation and related resources. The MLA Style Center does not contain the full text of the handbook, although it walks users through the process of creating an entry in the works cited list.
Citing AI and ChatGPT
MLA's Style Center provides guidance on citing AI, including ChatGPT.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Online writing lab with formatting tips and sample papers. The "Cite your source automatically" feature on Purdue Owl pages is part of another website, and not recommended.
Excelsior Writing Lab
Citation examples, videos, and formatting guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.
Government & Legal Documents MLA (9th)
Information on citing government print and electronic resources using MLA citation style. (Courtesy of the University of Portland)

Official APA Homepage
An American Psychology Association hosted website with information on APA citation and related resources.
Multiple Authors
Double-check that you've formatted author names correctly and have listed the authors appropriately with these examples.
Missing Reference Information
The APA website provides tips on adapting the basic structure of a reference to a published work that has missing information, along with the corresponding in-text citations.
In-Text Citations Without Page Numbers
From APA: For written material that does not contain page numbers (e.g. websites, some ebooks), provide readers with another way...
Clip Art or Stock Image References
There are special requirements for using clip art and stock images in APA Style papers.
Citing ChatGPT
Explanation of citing ChatGPT from APA.org.
Excelsior Writing Lab
Citation examples, videos, and formatting guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.
Purdue Writing Lab
Online writing lab with formatting tips and sample papers. The "Cite your source automatically" feature on Purdue Owl pages is part of another website, and not recommended.