Cite

Make sure to cite your sources correctly in the body of your papers and in the works cited/bibliography. Use the examples in the following books and web sites to avoid plagiarism.

American Chemical Society Style Guide

• ACS Style Guide : A Manual for Authors and Editors, 2nd Edition. Shelved in Reference (QD8.5 .A25 1997)

(APA) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition. Shelved next to Reference Desk (BF76.7 .P83 2001).
• APA Citation Style [color-coded] (link to Long Island University)
• APA Citation Style Guide (link to Ohio State University)
• APA Research Style Crib Sheet (link to Psych Web)

Council of Biology Editors (CBE) Manual

• CBE Citation Guide (link to Ohio State University)

Chicago Manual of Style

• Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. Shelved next to Reference Desk (Z253 .U69 2003).
• Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide
• Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide ( link to Ohio State University)

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

• MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th Edition. Shelved next to Reference Desk (LB2369 .G53 2003).
• MLA Citation Style [color-coded] (link to Long Island Univeristy)
• MLA Citation Style Guide (link to Ohio State University)

Turabian

• A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th Edition. Shelved next to Reference Desk (LB2369 .T8 1996).
• Turabian Style Guide (link to Ohio State University)

Additional Citation and Documentation Resources

• Citation Style for Research Papers (link to Long Island University)
• Citing Sources (link to Dartmouth University)
• Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism (link to Duke University)
• Research and Documentation Online (with Examples) (link to DianaHacker.com)
• Citing Government Information Sources (link to University of Nevada)

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