Citing Your Sources
Use these tools to format your reference list citations, then check the details for accuracy using the correct guide.
Check with your instructor to see what is required for your assignment.
Citation Building Tools
Use these tools to format your reference list citations in APA, Chicago, or MLA styles. Check the accuracy of these citations (e.g. capitalization, indentation, etc.) using a citation guide.
APA Style Guides
Chicago Style Guides
- Penfield Library's Chicago Notes & Bibliography Style GuideThe Chicago style Notes & Bibliography system is preferred by many writers in literature, history, and the arts.
- Penfield Library's Chicago Author-Date Style GuideThe Chicago style Author-Date system is used by many in the physical, natural, and social sciences.
- Chicago Manual of StyleAvailable in paper copy in Penfield.
- Chicago-Style Citation Quick GuideAlso has a Q&A page with frequently asked questions.
MLA Style Guides
- MLA HandbookAvailable in paper copy in Penfield.