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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

ACS Basics
Official style manual:
The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information, 3rd ed.
Call number: Schow Reference, QD8.5 .A25 2006

APA Basics
Official style manual:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition
Call number: Sawyer and Schow Reference, BF76.7 .P83 2010

Chicago Manual of Style Note Style Basics and Author-Date Basics
Official style manual:
The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition
Call number: Sawyer and Schow Reference, Z253 .U69 2003 and online

MLA Basics
Official style manual:
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition
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