Citation Guides & Style Help
Popular Guides
Citing sources often means headaches and frustration. Where does the period go? How do I cite this online article? What needs to be in italics? With the proper citation guide, it can be much less difficult and confusing. Take a look at the selected guides below for four of the most popular citation styles.
These brief guides cover how to cite both electronic and traditional print resources.
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Scientific
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Council of Science Editors (CSE)
Other
- Citing Electronic Information lists recommended electronic information citation guides.
- Citing Government Information Sources Using MLA features numerous sample citations.
- DocsCite is a step-by-step guide to putting government publication citations into proper style format.
- Introduction to Basic Legal Citation includes principles and examples for legal citations.
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Need Help?
The Reference Desk can always help you with citation and style issues. Ask a Librarian or visit us on the 4th floor of the Wilson wing.
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More Online Help
Are you researching in the humanities, the social sciences, history, or the sciences? Research and Documentation Online helps you find, evaluate, and document sources.
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Using APA
See Learning APA Style if you're looking for the basics or if you need to explore the differences between the 5th and 6th editions in detail. If you have questions about the 5th edition, browse our APA 5th Edition citation guide.
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