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Style Manuals & Citation Guides

The library has many style manuals available in the reference section of the library on the 3rd floor. In addition, we have gathered some internet-based citation guides for your use.

Internet Style Manuals & Citation Guides

Citation Generators

Style Manuals & Citation Guides in the Cofrin Library

Internet Style Manuals

In academic writing it is important to acknowledge outside ideas and concepts that you have used in your own work. Generally, the use of supporting resources is documented both within the body of the paper and in a bibliography at the end of the paper. There are many different formats for citing resources, ask your professors which citation style is most appropriate for your field or major. The links below will provide information on various citation styles, tips for preparing an annotated bibliography, and guidelines for in-text citations in the MLA and APA styles:

Documenting in the APA Style
The Cofrin Library resource page for citing sources in the American Psychological Association (APA) style, the most common style for the social sciences.

Documenting in the MLA Style
The Cofrin Library resource page for citing sources in the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, the most common style for the humanities.

Chicago Documentation Style

This site from Diana Hacker provides examples of the Chicago style of documentation, often used in the field of history.

Sciences: Documenting Sources

This site from Diana Hacker offers examples of the Scientific Style and Format, published by the Council of Biology Editors (CBE.) This citation style is often used by natural scientists.

List of Style Manuals

Here you will find a list of style manuals for many different disciplines. For help with using other documentation styles, please contact the Cofrin Library Reference Staff.

In-Text Citations

Most citation styles recommend in-text citations when using other author's ideas to support your work. This guide will provide examples and guidelines for in-text citations for the APA and MLA citation styles.

Preparing an Annotated Bibliography

An annotated bibliography is an organized list of sources with critical and explanatory notes provided for the reader. It generally consists of a representative sample of the best material on a specific topic. This resource provides guidelines on both researching and preparing an annotated bibliography.

EndNoteWeb citation mangement software

Citing Government Sources

We also have multiple links for citing electronic (internet) sources:

Citation Generators

Type in your information and have your citation compiled for you. Be aware that these are not foolproof and mostly handle basic kinds of citations. You will still need to verify that your citation is correct and check your spelling, capitalization, etc.

Citation Machine for APA, MLA, Turabian, and Chicago formats
KnightCite for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles
NoodleBib Express for APA and MLA formats
EasyBib for MLA style
DocsCite for citing government publications in APA or MLA formats

Style Manuals & Citation Guides in the Cofrin Library

The following is a selected list of general and subject specific style manuals and citation guides found in the Cofrin Library.

General

  • Chicago Manual of Style - REF Z253 U69 (current edition kept at the reference desk)
  • Cite Right : a quick guide to citation styles--MLA, APA, Chicago, the sciences, professions, and more REF PN 171 .F56 L55 2006 Kept at Reference Desk
  • Internet Citation Guides -
    URL: http://www.Library.wisc.edu/libraries/Memorial/citing.htm *****
  • A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian) - REF LB2369 T8 1987
  • MLA Handbooks for Writers of Research Papers - REF LB2369 G53 1995
    (also kept at the reference desk)
  • MLA Style Manual  - REF MN147 A28 1985 - URL: http://www.mla.org/
  • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - REF BR76.7 P83 1994 (also kept at the reference desk)
  • Style Manual for Citing Microform and Nonprint Media - REF PN171 F56 F57
  • Webster's Standard American Style Manual- REF PN147 W36 1985
  • Where Credit is Due: a guide to proper citing of sources - print and nonprint - REF PN171 F56 S35 1985

Electronic Web

  • The Columbia Guide to Online Style - REF PN171 F56 W35 1998
    (kept at the reference desk)
  • Electronic Styles: a handbook for citing electronic information -
    REF PN171 F56  L5 1996

Genealogical Records & Histories

  • Cite Your Sources: a Manual for Documenting Family Histories and
    Genealogical Records     - Special Collections CS16 .L3 1985
  • Evidence! : Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian -
    Special Collections CS16 .M63 1997
  • Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace Special Collections OR Reference, D 5 .M55 2007

Government Documents

  • Complete Guide to Citing Government Information Resources: a manual for writers & librarians - REF J9.5 G374 1993 (kept at the reference desk)
  • U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual - REF Z253 U58 1973

Journalism

  • Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual: the journalist's bible -
    REF PN4783 A8 1987
  • New York Times Style Book for Writers and Editors - REF Z253 N56 1962
  • U.S. News & World Report Stylebook for Writers and Editors -
    REF PN4783 R6 1984
  • Washington Post Deskbook on Style - Stacks PN4783 .W35

Scientific

  • American Medical Association Manual of Style - REF R119 A533 1989
  • CBE Style Manual: a guide for authors, editors, and publishers in the biological sciences - REF QH304 C33 1983
  • Writing Scientific Papers in English: an ELSE-Ciba Foundation guide for authors  - REF PE1478 O18

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