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American Psychological Association (APA) Style

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by American Psychological Association Staff
Call Number: [Ref] BF76.7 .P83 2020 and at the Research Help Desk

Publication Date: 2020

APA is most commonly used in the social sciences and sciences.

APA Formatting and Style Guide at Purdue's Online Writing Lab

A Pocket Style Manual, APA Version by Diana Hacker; Nancy Sommers
Call Number: Ref. PE 1408 .H26 2020

ISBN: 9781319057435

Publication Date: 2018-09-15

Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
Call Number: [Ref] PN147 .U69 2017

Publication Date: 2017

Chicago is used in the humanities and social sciences, primarily in history and art history.

Modern Language Association (MLA) Style

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Publication Date: 2021

The MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the official, authorized book on MLA style.

MLA Format Guide at Purdue's Online Writing Lab
MLA Citation Template
This template, provided by the Modern Language Association, will help you build your citations.

American Chemical Society (ACS) Style Guide

The ACS Style Guide by Lorrin R. Garson (Editor); Anne M. Coghill (Editor)
Call Number: [Ref] QD8.5 .A25 2006

Publication Date: 2006

ACS Style Guide Online

American Political Science Association Style Sheet

Style Manual for Political Science by American Political Science Association
Call Number: [Ref] JA86 .A52 2001

Publication Date: 2001

Style Manual for Political Science
This PDF version was updated in 2018. The section on citation begins on page 38.

American Sociological Association Style

American Sociological Association Style Guide
Call Number: [Ref] HM569 .A54 2019

ISBN: 9780912764559

Publication Date: 2019

Council of Science Editors (CSE) Style

Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers by Council of Science Editors
Call Number: [Ref] Z250.6.B5 .S386 2006

Publication Date: 2006

There are several styles approved by the CSE, so check with your instructor to see which style he or she prefers.

Scientific Style and Format Citation Quick Guide

Society of Biblical Literature Style

The SBL Handbook of Style
Call Number: ebook and [Ready Reference] PN147 .S26

Publication Date: 2014

The SBL Handbook is used is some disciplines in religious studies.

SBL Guide from Westminster Theological Seminary - scroll to page 37 for instructions on citing commentaries

Turabian

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian
Call Number: [Ref] PN203 .T8 2018

Publication Date: 2018

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