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Zotero Free tool for organizing, collecting, citing, and sharing research.
Mendeley Free reference manager.

APA - American Psychological Association

APA Format

APA style is most often used for creating citations and reports in the fields of behavioral sciences, social sciences, and education. However, it is frequently used in other subjects and classes as well.

Paper Format A sample paper written using APA 7th edition formatting.
In-text Citations General guidelines for referring to the works of others in your essay in APA format.
Integrating Quotations A guide to parts of quotation integration and proper punctuation using APA format.
References Page Guidelines for constructing the reference pages of research papers in APA format.

APA Videos

APA Tutorial
An interactive overview of APA style. You can leave voice questions/comments that Writing Center staff will respond to!

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process-from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources More than 40 new sample tables and figures Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019-10-01

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MLA - Modern Language Association

MLA Format

MLA is the most common citation format for research in the humanities, such as literature, media studies, languages, and cultural studies. However, it is also used in a number of other classes as well.

Paper Format This resource contains a sample MLA paper that adheres to the 2016 updates.
In-text Citations Guidelines for referring to the works of others in your text using MLA style. (see left-hand column for even more detailed info)
Integrating Quotations A guide to parts of quotation integration and proper punctuation in MLA format.
Works Cited Page Examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page. (see left-hand column for even more detailed info)

Video Guides

MLA Tutorial
An interactive overview of MLA style. You can leave voice questions/comments that Writing Center staff will respond to!

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language; The Modern Language Association of America Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more. With this focus on source evaluation as the cornerstone of citation, MLA style promotes the skills of information and digital literacy so crucial today. The many new and updated chapters make this edition the comprehensive, go-to resource for writers of research papers, and anyone citing sources, from business writers, technical writers, and freelance writers and editors to student writers and the teachers and librarians working with them. Intended for a variety of classroom contexts--middle school, high school, and college courses in composition, communication, literature, language arts, film, media studies, digital humanities, and related fields--the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook offers *New chapters on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, numbers, italics, abbreviations, and principles of inclusive language *Guidelines on setting up research papers in MLA format with updated advice on headings, lists, and title pages for group project *Revised, comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for creating a list of works cited in MLA format that are easier to learn and use than ever before *A new appendix with hundreds of example works-cited-list entries by publication format, including websites, YouTube videos, interviews, and more *Detailed examples of how to find publication information for a variety of sources *Newly revised explanations of in-text citations, including comprehensive advice on how to cite multiple authors of a single work *Detailed guidance on footnotes and endnotes *Instructions on quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and avoiding plagiarism *A sample essay in MLA format *Annotated bibliography examples *Numbered sections throughout for quick navigation *Advanced tips for professional writers and scholars
Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021
ISBN: 9781603293518
Publication Date: 2021-04-06

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Chicago/Turabian

Chicago

The Chicago Manual of style is most often used for citations in business, history, and the fine arts. However, other classes and fields may use it as well.

Paper Format This resource contains the Notes and Bibliography (NB) sample paper for the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition.
Citations: In-text and Bibliography Page The following provides examples to illustrate the author-date system. Each example of a reference list entry is accompanied by an example of a corresponding in-text citation.

Turabian

Turabian is a form of Chicago Manual of Style meant specifically for use by college and high school students who are writing papers, theses, and dissertations that are not intended for publication. If your professor asks you to use Chicago style for your research, ask which kind you need.

Turabian Citation Guide A quick guide on proper Turabian style citation offered by the Chicago University Press.

CSE

The Council of Science Editors (CSE) in Scientific Style and Format, sometimes known as the “CSE style manual”. In addition to providing formatting rules, it serves as a guideline for consistency among references and their in-text citations.

Citations: In-text and Reference Page This quick guide summarizes rules set out by the Council of Science Editors (CSE) in Scientific Style and Format, sometimes known as the “CSE style manual”. In addition to providing formatting rules, it serves as a guideline for consistency among references and their in-text citations.

ACS - American Chemical Society

ACS

The official style guide from the American Chemical Society covers styles for everything from poster presentations, organizing research articles, to the standards for visualizing chemical compounds and reactions.

ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication Style guide to help you write a paper in chemistry and format your citations. Replaces the old "ACS Style Guide."

APSA - American Political Science Association

APSA

APSA style is is most commonly used in the field of political science.

APSA Style Manual A great resource for the preparation, production, and submission of a political science research report.

APSA Color-Coded Citation Guide This guide color-codes a few common citations using APSA style to help you create your references.

Legal

Legal citations are used by lawyers, politicians, judges, as well as other individuals involved in criminal justice or politics. It is used to reference laws and legal decisions.

Basic Legal Citation A guide to legal citations from Cornell University Law School.

IEEE

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) style for formatting research papers and citing sources is widely used among all branches of engineering, computer science, and other technological fields.

IEEE Style Guide Though the OWL’s section on IEEE is sufficient for quick reference, if you are writing a lengthy manuscript or dissertation, or if you have detailed questions, you should consult the IEEE Editorial Style Manual, available as a PDF through the organization’s website.
IEEE Editorial Style Manual IEEE has put together guidelines regarding editorial styles, mathematical equations, and references. The IEEE Editorial Style Manual contains a formal set of editorial guidelines for IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Letters.

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Schmidt Library: Citation Help

Choose a Format

Online Citation Formatters

APA - American Psychological Association

APA Format

APA Videos

MLA - Modern Language Association

MLA Format

Video Guides

Chicago/Turabian

Chicago

Turabian

CSE

CSE

ACS - American Chemical Society

ACS

APSA - American Political Science Association

APSA

Legal

Legal

IEEE

IEEE