Citing Sources, Traditional and Electronic

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

Click here to see sample papers using the corrected 2nd printing of the 6th edition of the APA style manual

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, 6th ed. (APA)
• The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed.  
• MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed. ---  New edition this year!
• 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.
• APSA style manual for political science, rev. 2006

Now available:   The Chicago Manual of Style Online 15th ed

Updated:  01/14/2010
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