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.
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 FormatIncludes both textual and electronic examples. By Purdue University's Writing Lab.
APA provides the following sources:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: REFERENCE : BF76.7 .P83ISBN: 9781433805592Publication Date: 2009-07-15The style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, this updated "Publication Manual" provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias.
- APA Style HelpThe American Psychological Association (APA) provides this site which includes a free tutorial "The Basics of APA Style" and an FAQ.
MLA Citation Style Guides
MLA Citation
The following sources provide assistance and examples of the Modern Language Association (MLA) style.
Best STARTING POINT on the Web for citation examples:
- Using Modern Language Association (MLA) FormatBy Purdue University Online Writing Lab, this guide provides examples for citing print, electronic and other types of sources, based on the most recent edition of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.
Additional MLA Guides (in print in library):
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Call Number: REFERENCE LB2369 .G53ISBN: 9781603290241Publication Date: 2009-01-01Widely adopted by universities, colleges, and secondary schools, theMLA Handbookgives step-by-step advice on every aspect of writing research papers, from selecting a topic to submitting the completed paper. For over half a century, theMLA Handbookis the guide millions of writers have relied on. The seventh edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to research and writing in the online environment. It provides an authoritative update of MLA documentation style for use in student writing, including simplified guidelines for citing works published on the Web and new recommendations for citing several kinds of works, such as digital files and graphic narratives.
MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Call Number: REFERENCE PN147 .G444ISBN: 9780873522977Publication Date: 2008-01-01Reorganized and revised, the third edition of the MLA Style Manual offers complete, up-to-date guidance on writing scholarly texts, documenting research sources, submitting manuscripts to publishers, and dealing with legal issues surrounding publication.
Additional citation examples on the web, if needed:
- MLA Style GuideProvided by University of Southern Mississippi. Examples for many types of documents, including citing legislation and bills.
Legal Citation Guides
Legal citation
Web sites which provide assistance and examples of legal citation:
- Introduction to Basic Legal CitationBy Peter W. Martin (Cornell Law School).
An introduction to legal citation that includes examples for citing Cases, Constitutions and Statutes, Regulations, Other Administrative Agency Material, Arbitrations, Rules of Evidence or Procedure, Books Written By Individual Authors, Works or Services Prepared by Publishers or Institutions, Articles and Other Law Journal Writing , and Documents From Earlier Stages of a Case. - Reading Legal CitationsExcellent guide to interpreting legal citations, provided by Boston College Law School.
- MLA Style GuideProvided by University of Southern Mississippi. Examples for many types of documents, including citing legislation and bills.
Scientific Style Guides: Biology , Chemistry, & Physics
Biology: CBE/CSE
The documentation style common in biology has been that of the CBE, the Council of Biology Editors. However, the Council of Biology Editors is now known as the Council of Science Editors (CSE). See the following sources for information about the CSE style.
Scientific Style and Format by Call Number: Reference T 11 .S386 2006ISBN: 9780977966509Publication Date: 2006-04-01Scientific Style and Format is the most recognized, authoritative reference for authors, editors, publishers, students, and translators in all areas of science and related fields. The seventh edition of this useful resource has been fully updated and expanded to reflect changes in recommendations from authoritative international bodies. New chapters cover the responsibilities of authors, editors, and peer reviewers in scientific publication and discuss copyright requirements and practices. The chapters on books and journals provide advice pertinent to both electronic and print publication, and authoritative online resources are listed where available. Both American and British styles are covered. Everyone involved in scientific publishing should have the seventh edition of Scientific Style and Format on hand.
- CSE Citation Style ExamplesProvides sample citations to help you with the CSE style (7th edition). Provided by, Karl E. Mundt Library, Dakota State University.
- CSE Quick Citation GuideGuide is provided by Penn State University's Libraries.
Chemistry: ACS
Chemists typically use the documentation style of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The following sources provide help and examples.
The ACS Style Guide by Call Number: Reference QD8.5 .A25 2006ISBN: 9780841239999Publication Date: 2006-07-20In the time since the second edition of The ACS Style Guide was published, the rapid growth of electronic communication has dramatically changed the scientific, technical, and medical (STM) publication world. This dynamic mode of dissemination is enabling scientists, engineers, and medical practitioners all over the world to obtain and transmit information quickly and easily. An essential constant in this changing environment is the requirement that information remain accurate, clear, unambiguous, and ethically sound. This extensive revision of The ACS Style Guide thoroughly examines electronic tools now available to assist STM writers in preparing manuscripts and communicating with publishers. Valuable updates include discussions of markup languages, citation of electronic sources, online submission of manuscripts, and preparation of figures, tables, and structures. In keeping current with the changing environment, this edition also contains references to many resources on the internet. With this wealth of new information, The ACS Style Guide's Third Edition continues its long tradition of providing invaluable insight on ethics in scientific communication, the editorial process, copyright, conventions in chemistry, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing style for any STM author, reviewer, or editor. The Third Edition is the definitive source for all information needed to write, review, submit, and edit scholarly and scientific manuscripts.
- ACS Style GuideBrief guide by Williams College Libraries.
Physics: AIP
The AIP (American Institute of Physics) documentation style is commonly used in physics. The following sources will help you use this style.
- Author Resource GuideAvailable in AIP's Author Resource Center
IEEE and Chicago Style Guides
IEEE and Chicago Styles
- IEEE Editorial Style Manual, 2014See page 34 to learn how to style references (citations). Provides editorial guidelines for IEEE Transactions, IEEE Journals, and IEEE Letters.
- IEEE StyleGuide provided the by Murdoch University's Library.
- Chicago-style Citation Quick GuideBrief guide provided by the publisher of the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab: Chicago Manual of StylePurdue University Online Writing Lab guide for Chicago style, 16th edition.