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
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationAvailable in paper copy in Penfield.
Chicago Style Guides
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Penfield Library's Chicago Notes & Bibliography Style GuideThe Chicago Style Notes & Bibliography system is used by many writers in literature, history, and the arts.
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Penfield Library's Chicago Author-Date Style GuideThe Chicago Style Author-Date system is used by many in the physical, natural, and social sciences.
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Chicago Manual of StyleAvailable in paper copy in Penfield.
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Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue UniversityNote: This website uses the previous edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.
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Chicago Sample Paper - Author/Date Citation StyleNote: This website uses the previous edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.
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Chicago Sample Paper - Notes & Bibliography StyleNote: This website uses the previous edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.
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Chicago-Style Citation Quick GuideAlso has a Q&A page with frequently asked questions.
MLA Style Guides
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MLA HandbookAvailable in paper copy in Penfield.
