Western (Individualized Studies): Citing Your Sources
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The Major Citation Styles
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition by Call Number: King Reference or BEST Reference BF76.7 .P83 2010ISBN: 1433805618Brief description of APA style with some examples:
From the Owl at Purdue
From the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed. by Call Number: King Reference LB2369 .G53 2009ISBN: 1603290249Brief description of MLA style with some examples:
From the Owl at Purdue
From NMU's Quick Guide to MLA Style
The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: King Reference Z253 .U69 2003ISBN: 0226104036Publication Date: 2003-08-01Brief description of Chicago Style with some examples:
Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide from the publisher
From The Ohio State University Libraries
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers, 7th ed. by Kate L. Turabian; Revised. Call Number: King Reference LB2369 .T8 2007
