Citation Guides and Other Resources
The following online citation guides cover just the basics. Consult the most recent version of the official style manuals for thorough explanations and more examples.
Citation Guides
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ACS Basics
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Official style manual:
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The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information, 3rd ed.
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Call number: Schow Reference, QD8.5 .A25 2006
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APA Basics
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Official style manual:
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition
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Call number: Sawyer and Schow Reference, BF76.7 .P83 2010
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Chicago Manual of Style Note Style Basics and Author-Date Basics
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Official style manual:
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The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition
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Call number: Sawyer and Schow Reference, Z253 .U69 2003 and online
MLA Basics
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Official style manual:
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition
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Call number: Sawyer and Schow Reference, LB2369.G53 2009
Other Resources
- Hacker, Diana. Research and Documentation Online
- Provides examples of citations and papers for MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE (Council of Science Editors) styles.
- Lipson, Charles. Doing Honest Work In College: How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success.
- Sawyer Reference, PN171.F56 L56 2008
- Turabian. Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
- Chicago Style for students and researcher.
Sawyer Reference Desk, LB2369 .T8 2007