Shapiro Library SNHU Library Frequently Asked Questions Topics 7 Academic Integrity & Plagiarism 66 Academic Support, Writing Help, & Presentation Help 23 Access/Remote Access 8 Accessibility 70 APA Style & Format 11 Archives 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) 8 Building/Facilities 6 Career/Job Information 41 Chicago Style & Format 21 Circulation 156 Citing Sources 14 Copyright 292 Databases 16 Directions/Location 35 Ebooks 17 Faculty Resources/Needs 7 Hours/Contacts 1 Innovation Lab & Makerspace/3D Printing 25 Interlibrary Loan 39 IT/Computer/Printing Support 27 Library Book Search 2 Library Instruction 35 Library Technology Help 52 MLA Style & Format 4 Multimedia 16 Online Programs 19 Periodicals 21 Policies 7 RefWorks/Citation Managers 4 Research Guides (LibGuides) 216 Research Help 3 Reserves 22 University Services 2 Website 7 Academic Integrity & Plagiarism 66 Academic Support, Writing Help, & Presentation Help 23 Access/Remote Access 8 Accessibility 70 APA Style & Format 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) 8 Building/Facilities 6 Career/Job Information 41 Chicago Style & Format 156 Citing Sources 16 Directions/Location 17 Faculty Resources/Needs 7 Hours/Contacts 1 Innovation Lab & Makerspace/3D Printing 25 Interlibrary Loan 39 IT/Computer/Printing Support 27 Library Book Search 2 Library Instruction 35 Library Technology Help 52 MLA Style & Format 16 Online Programs 7 RefWorks/Citation Managers 4 Research Guides (LibGuides) 216 Research Help 22 University Services Last Updated: Aug 25, 2026 Views: 77887 Guidance for citing course content can vary by department, course, or instructor, so check with your instructor to see how they would like you to cite course content within your assignments. According to the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual, the way you cite course content depends on the audience of your paper. If the audience can access the sources in Brightspace or other online learning systems, you will cite according to the type of resource (book, journal, PowerPoint slides, etc.). General Guidelines The following general guidelines can help you cite online course content: If you do not see an author, you can use Southern New Hampshire University or the publisher as the group author. If you do not see a date, you can use (n.d.).

Put the title of the page or resource you are citing in italics. General Example General Format: Author, A. A. (Date). Title of the Brightspace page . Brightspace. https://xxxxxx Southern New Hampshire University. (n.d.). Introduction to Research Design . Brightspace. https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/home In-Text Citation (Southern New Hampshire University, n.d.) Southern New Hampshire University (n.d.) PowerPoint Slides found on Brightspace PowerPoint Slides found on Brightspace (e.g. PowerPoint Slides found in your course that were created by SNHU, your professor or instructor, or a fellow student). (Note: The square brackets in the examples below are optional in APA style, and are used to describe resources with information that may not appear in the actual work. See Section 9.21 of the Manual, or Using parentheses and brackets in APA Style references This link opens in a new window on the APA Style website.) General Format: Author, A. A. (Date). Title of slides [PowerPoint slides]. Brightspace. https://xxxxxx Southern New Hampshire University. (n.d.). Social media and marketing communications: Written/Oral project outline [PowerPoint slides]. Brightspace. https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/home In-Text Citation (Southern New Hampshire University, n.d.) Southern New Hampshire University (n.d.) NimblyWise Course Resource General Format: Group Author. (Date). Title of resource . Brightspace. https://xxxxxx NimblyWise. (n.d.). Life in the information age . Brightspace. https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lp/auth/saml/login NimblyWise. (n.d.). Video: Types of resources . Brightspace. https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lp/auth/saml/login In-Text Citation (NimblyWise, n.d.) NimblyWise (n.d.) More Information APA Style Guide This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library) APA Style Manual This link opens in a new window : The complete online ebook version of The APA Style Manual. This information is intended to be a guideline, please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects. Share on Facebook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are a self-serve option for users to search and find answers to their questions. Use the search box above to type your question to search for an answer or browse existing FAQs by group, topic, etc. Link to Question Form More Assistance Submit a Question