Q. What is the APA or the MLA format for a written college report

College papers and reports require that all sources be cited and the paper be formatted according to certain formats, depending on the discipline. Nursing uses APA, English and most other departments on campus require MLA style. To find out more about the formats use one of our citation guides. Look for Cite the Easy Way for tips on getting citations from some of our databases. There is also advice on formatting your paper and how to avoid plagiarism.