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Colgate Libraries' Citation Style GuideCitation Guide to Chicago, APA & MLA styles
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APA Formatting and Style GuideFrom the Purdue University Online Writing Lab
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MLA Formatting and Style GuideFrom the Purdue University Online Writing Lab
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Chicago Manual of StyleFrom the Purdue University Online Writing Lab
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A Writer's Reference, 8th edition
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Call Number: CASE Ref PE1408 .H2778 2015Multiple copies available at Case Reference & Cooley Reserve
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Questions about why we cite or how to cite?
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Print Guides
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MLA Handbook
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Call Number: CASE & Cooley Ref LB2369 .G53 2016ISBN: 9781603292627Publication Date: 2016-04-01 -
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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Call Number: CASE & Cooley Ref BF76.7 .P83 2010ISBN: 9781433805592Publication Date: 2009-07-15 -
Scientific Style and Format
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Call Number: COOLEY REF T11ISBN: 0226116492Publication Date: 2014-05-07Scientific Style and Format is the most recognized, authoritative reference for authors, editors, publishers, students, and translators in all areas of science and related fields. The eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent changes in language relating to the perpetually evolving electronic and online environments, new and updated references in all chapters, and changes in international standards and policies. -
A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
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Cartographic Citations
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Call Number: CASE Ref. GA108.7 .K65 2010ISBN: 9780838985564Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Guides
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OWL Online Writing Lab (from Purdue)Provides great information and tips for writing a research paper, as well as using APA or MLA for citations.
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American Anthropology Association (AAA) Style GuideThe AAA Style Guide was discontinued in 2015. Please see CMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions About APA StyleFormatting help from the American Psychological Association (APA) Style website.
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Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new windowLatest edition (18th edition, 2024). The complete contents of the Chicago Manual of Style.
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University of Wisconsin Guide to Citing Geospatial Data, Maps, or AtlasesProvides style format with examples.
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Citing Images - Visual Resources Guide @ ColgateExamples in MLA, Chicago, and APA style which can serve as guides to building correct citations for images used in presentations and papers.
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Citing Primary Sources in Archives & Special CollectionsThis guide from Purdue University Libraries provides guidance and examples on citing archival materials.
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SOURCES: Their Use and AcknowledgementFrom Dartmouth College, a great resource for use in style and citation, provides many examples from various styles, and an excellent overview of plagiarism.
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