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.
Legal Citations
The Bluebook: a uniform system of citation. Available in paper copy in Penfield.
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Bluebook GuideCreated by Georgetown Law Library.
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Introduction to Basic Legal CitationCreated by Cornell Law School.