How Do I Reference COMPASS?

People are encouraged to use the information provided in COMPASS. When this information is used in publications or proposals, we would appreciate an acknowledgement.

A simple acknowledgement could read:

This information was provided by COMPASS of Stark County, a service of United Way of Greater Stark County.

If this is presented electronically, you may want to make the words COMPASS of Stark County a link to the site and avoid printing the web address. If it is in print, please do print the web address.

Because COMPASS is intended for grant writers and researchers (among others), it is likely that many users will need to reference the information gained from COMPASS in endnotes or a bibliography.

We recommend using American Psychological Association style for electronic references. The specific format you use will depend on the part of COMPASS you are referencing.