Writing about music
The MRU library has many resources on writing about music, such as the following:
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A Style and Usage Guide to Writing about Music
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Call Number: eBookISBN: 0810874326Publication Date: 2010-03-01 -
Student Learning Services also has the following Citation Resources:
- Citation Guides & Resources: Learn the correct way to cite sources by using these guides, tutorials, and videos.
- Citation Workshops: APA and MLA referencing workshops are free, and you don't need to pre-register.
- Appointments & Library Drop-in:
- Make an appointment to see a Writing and Learning Strategist one-on-one or in a small group to get help with the citations for your assignments.
- If you can’t get an appointment or just have a quick question, visit us during drop-in hours in the Library.
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Western University Libraries: Citing Music Sources in Your Essay and BibliographyGuide created by the Western University Music Library.
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Memorial University Libraries: Citing MusicGuide created by Memorial University Libraries.
What You Need to Know About Citation
Citation is stating where you got your information.
The reasons you cite:
- To give credit where credit is due – to avoid plagiarizing
- To give information about a source so people (i.e. your instructor) can find it
You need to cite:
- In the paper (in-text citations)
- At the end (reference list)
