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APA Resources
APA (American Psychological Association) is the most common style to cite with in the social sciences.
Below are several resources with advice and tips for constructing citations in APA style.
- APA from the American Psychological AssociationFrom the American Psychological Association web site: "Electronic References."
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: 7th edition (paper books)Listing of locations within the Libraries that you can use print copies of the APA Style Manual.
- Basic of APA Style TutorialThis tutorial is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of APA Style®. It shows users how to structure and format their work, recommends ways to reduce bias in language, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, shows how to cite references in text, and provides selected reference examples.
- Purdue Online Writing LabThe Purdue University's online resource for citing, writing, and formatting papers in APA Style.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab - Citing Electronic Sources in APAContent specific to citing all electronic resources in APA style.
MLA Resources
MLA (Modern Language Association) is the most common citation style in the liberal arts and humanities.
Below are several resources that provide advice or tips for creating citations in MLA style.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Guide to MLAContent about using MLA formatting and style, including both Works Cited pages and in-text citations.
- MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 8th ed. (paper book)The current edition (8th) of the handbook is available at Hale Library on the Manhattan campus. Earlier versions are available at both Hale Library at the Kansas State Polytechnic Library on the Salina campus.
- Using MLA StyleA website with guides to the basic rules of MLA Style.
Chicago Manual of Style
Chicago Manual of Style is the most common style to cite with 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 StylePaid for by K-State Libraries
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.
The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: Z253 .C57ISBN: 9780226104201Publication Date: 2010-08-01
- Chicago Manual of Style: Citation Quick GuideExplains 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: ToolsThe 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 & AView questions from users answered by the Chicago Manual of Style manuscript editing department. You can also submit your own questions.
