Citations and Bibliographies

This guide contains help for writing citations in APA, MLA, and other formats and also for managing your collection of citations.

Library Research Guide

Chicago Manual of Style is commonly used in literature, history, and the arts.

You can use a variety of resources for using the Chicago style properly; we have listed some below to get you started.

Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed.
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This is the online edition of the standard guide to editorial style and publishing practices. Authors, publishers, and students are able to find answers to particular questions or just browse general categories.

Chicago Manual of Style: Citation Quick Guide
Explains the differences between the two basic documentation systems (1. notes and bibliography, 2. author-date). Includes information about how to determine which system to use as well as examples illustrating citations for both systems.
Chicago Manual of Style: Manuscript Preparation
The tools provided here are intended to help authors prepare manuscripts for submission. They will also be of use to writers who are looking for models for procedure and content.
Chicago Manual of Style: Q & A
View questions from users answered by the Chicago Manual of Style manuscript editing department. You can also submit your own questions.
CMOS Shop Talk - For Students
Perplexed? Can't figure out how to cite an image or what to do with quotations? The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) people created this to help you.