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What is a Style Manual? A handbook or guide that illustrates the accepted format for citing your references in term papers, theses, articles, etc.

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AAA (American Anthropological Association) Style

On the web:  AAA Style Guide
Note:  AAA (American Anthropological Association) format uses The Chicago Manual of Style and Webster's Tenth New Collegiate Dictionary. Where no rule is present on this list, follow Chicago.

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

In the library:
The APA Publication Manual is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: BF 76.7 .P83
The APA Style Guide to Electronic References is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: BF 76.7 A63

On the web:
Social Sciences: Documenting Sources - by Diana Hacker

APA Formatting and Style Guide - from the OWL at Purdue University
Electronic References - official APA page covers commonly asked questions regarding how to cite electronic media.
Research Style Crib Sheet - concise guide includes examples of print and electronic sources.
ONLINE! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources - citing internet sources in APA

Printable guide:  MS Word   or   PDF
This University Library Guide is based on the 5th edition of the the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.  If you have trouble printing it, you can ask for a copy at the reference desk.

 

In the library:  The ASA Style Guide (2nd edition) is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: HM 73 .A54

Printable guide:  MS Word   or   PDF

 

This University Library Guide is intended for authors who wish to publish articles in the American Sociological Association format.  If you have trouble printing it, you can ask for a copy at the reference desk.

 

CSE (Council of Science Editors) Style
Formerly CBE (Council of Biology Editors)

In the library:  Scientific Style and Format (6th edition) is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: T 11 .S386 1994.

On the web:

Sciences: Documenting Sources - by Diana Hacker

CBE Citation Guide (PDF Format) - from Ohio State University

Guidelines (PDF Format) - from the National Library of Medicine

ONLINE! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources - citing internet sources in CBE

Chicago Style

In the library:  The Chicago Manual of Style (15th edition) is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: Z 253 .U69

On the web:
Chicago Style Citation Quick Guide

Printable guide:
Documentary-Note Style -- Used in Literature, History, and the Arts MS Word   or   PDF
Author-Date System -- Used in Physical, Natural, and Social Sciences MS Word   or   PDF

This University Library Guide follows The Chicago Manual of Style 15th ed.   If you have trouble printing it, you can ask for a copy at the reference desk.

MLA (Modern Language Association) Style

In the library:  The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (6th edition) is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: LB 2369 G53

On the web:
Humanities: Documenting Sources - by Diana Hacker
MLA Formatting and Style Guide - from The OWL at Purdue University
Frequently Asked Questions about MLA Style - This is published and kept current on the Internet by the Modern Language Association of America.
MLA Bibliography Generator  - free software that allows you to quickly and effortlessly format your documents' works cited lists in accordance with the latest MLA or APA style guidelines.
ONLINE! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources - citing internet sources in MLA

Printable guide:  MS Word  or  PDF
This University Library Guide is based on the 6th edition of the the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. This guide follows MLA's official guidelines for electronic formats and includes very useful examples from our Library's collection of online databases.  If you have trouble printing it, you can ask for a copy at the reference desk.

Turabian Style

In the library:  The Turabian Manual is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: LB 2369 .T8

Writing Guides

Cal State L.A. University Writing Center

Paradigm Online Writing Assistant - Paradigm is an extensive online writer's guide and handbook. It is intended to be useful for all writers, from inexperienced to advanced.

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