Karl Mundt Library: CSC 321: Citation Styles

Introduction

This page provides links to style sheets for citation styles. Style sheets provide examples of how to cite print books and articles, e-books, articles in online databases, articles on the web, web pages, etc.

Your course instructors will typically require you to use a specific publication/citation style such as MLA, APA or IEEE. Use the citation style recommended by your professor. If no style is recommended, choose one style and stick to it. Consistency is key, so don't mix styles in a bibliography.

Each style has its own rules, so you will need to know what those rules are. Visit our Citation Style guide for help using APA, MLA, AMA, IEEE, legal, scientific, and oral presentation citations and formats.

APA Citation Style Guides

APA Citation

The sources listed below provide assistance and examples of the APA style.

Best starting point on the Web for citation examples:

Using APA Format
Includes both textual and electronic examples. By Purdue University's Writing Lab.

APA provides the following sources:

Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: REFERENCE : BF76.7 .P83
ISBN: 9781433832154
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
The newest official release of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition 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.

APA Style and Grammar Guidelines
The style and grammar guidelines pages present information about APA Style as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition and the Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition.
APA Instructional Aids
Tutorials & webinars, handouts & guides, and sample papers to answer your questions about APA Style.
Citing Websites in MLA 9th and APA 7th Edition (Video)
Citations are used as a way for the readers of your work to know where you retrieved your information. Given the fact that URLs change consistently, it is not enough to just use that as your citation. You must also include information such as the author, date, source, and title. APA 7th Edition instructions start at 4:53.
How to Cite Generative AI (ChatGPT) in ALA Style
Non-retrievable information is cited as personal communication, but generative AI is not a person. When citing AI-generated content in your work, cite the creator of the tool as the author. Follow this link for more information and examples.

IEEE and Chicago Style Guides

IEEE and Chicago Styles

IEEE Editorial Style Manual, 2014
See page 34 to learn how to style references (citations). Provides editorial guidelines for IEEE Transactions, IEEE Journals, and IEEE Letters.
IEEE Style
Guide provided the by Murdoch University's Library.
Chicago-style Citation Quick Guide
Brief guide provided by the publisher of the Chicago Manual of Style.
Purdue Online Writing Lab: Chicago Manual of Style
Purdue University Online Writing Lab guide for Chicago style, 16th edition.