Citing Sources, Traditional and Electronic

Click here to see model papers using MLA, APA and Chicago Style Manuals.

Start with your professor's preference.  Always ask.  Don't guess.  If your professor has no preference, choose one of the major style manuals and stick with it.  Be consistent throughout your research paper or project.

The Library has the latest editions of the major style manuals.  Located at the Check-out Desk and available for 2 hour check-out!

• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed. (APA)
• The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed.  
• MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th ed. 
• A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th ed. (Turabian) 
• Scientific Style and Format: the CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers 7th ed. (Council of Science Editors)
• ASA Style Guide, 2nd ed.  (American Sociological Association)
• The ACS Style Guide : Effective Communication of Scientific Information, 3rd ed.
• Harbrace College Handbook, 13th ed.   -- includes MLA & APA styles
• The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, 38th ed. 

APA STYLE

MLA STYLE

CHICAGO STYLE

TURABIAN

 
CSE (Council of Science Editors)  **formerly referred to as CBE Style**

ASA (American Sociological Association)

ACS (American Chemical Society)

AIP (American Institute of Physics)

APSA (American Political Science Association)