Citations Style Guide

The primary reason for citing information sources is to acknowledge and credit the original work of others. If you consult electronic resources (e.g. web pages, library databases, etc.) during the course of your research, you will also need to cite these sources in your bibliography or “Works Cited” page.

Automatic Citation Generator
Landmark's Citation Machine

Note: A number of the library’s research databases automatically generate citations or provide tips for citing their resources. Consult the database menu, under Help, or look for "How to Cite" links.

Citation guides

Duke University Citing Sources guide
Provides guidelines for citing both print and electronic sources in MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, and CSE (formerly called CBE) styles. Sample citations provided.

Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Provides guidelines for citing both print and electronic sources in MLA and APA styles.
     MLA style (menu options are located at bottom of page)     MLA style for electronic sources
     APA style  (menu options are located at bottom of page)    APA style for electronic sources

Research and Documentation Online
Provides guidelines for citing both print and electronic sources in MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE (formerly called CBE) styles. Sample citations provided. Select "Documenting Sources" from the online menu.

Ask for the following style manuals at the Reference Desk (RBD Library, 2nd floor) :
     MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers  (LB 2369 G53 2003)
     Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association  (BF 76.7 .P83 2001)
     CBE Style Manual  (T 11 .S386 1994)
     The Chicago Manual of Style  (Z 253 .C57)
     A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations [Turabian]  (LB 2369 .T8 1996)