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Unit 10: Citing Sources
Lesson 3: Citation Styles & Guides
There are three major citations styles. Although each style requires similar bibliographic information, each citation style has its own unique formatting and organization. The discipline you are studying determines the citation style to use. Check with your professor to make sure you are using the correct citation style.
The Three Citation Styles
MLA Style Guide: The Modern Language Association of America created this style, which is used in the fields of literature, arts, and humanities. The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers provides the information and examples you need to cite your sources. The call number for the Handbook, which is shelved in the Reference Collection, is REF LB2369 .G53 2003. An abbreviated version of this resource is available online at http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c08_o.html.
APA Style Guide: The American Psychological Association created this style, which is used in the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other social sciences. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association provides the information and examples you need to cite your sources. The call number for the Manual, which is shelved in the Reference Collection, is REF BF76.7 .P83 2001. An abbreviated version of this resource is available online at http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c09_o.html.
Chicago Manual of Style Guide: This style, which originated from the University of Chicago, is the preferred way to cite resources in the field of history. The Chicago Manual of Style provides the information and examples you need to cite your sources. The call number for this resource, which is shelved in the Reference Collection, is REF Z253 .U69 2003. An abbreviated version of this resource is available online at http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c10_s1.html.