How to Cite Style Guides

These are some of the most common citation styles. Make sure you are using the format your instructor requires.

General Guides

MLA (Usually for the humanities)

NMSU Library MLA Citation Style Tip Sheet Two pages, printable.
Bedford/St. Martins: Using MLA Style to Cite and Document Sources Particularly good for electronic.
Documenting Resources: Sample Papers: MLA Style (Diana Hacker) A summary of the style, with examples.
For complex questions, consult the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (at Zuhl Reference Desk LB 2369 .G53 2003)

APA (Social sciences)

NMSU Library APA Citation Style Tip Sheet (Two pages, printable)
Bedford/St. Martin's: Using APA Style to Cite and Document Sources Particularly good for electronic resources.
Documenting Resources: Sample Papers: APA Style (Diana Hacker). A summary of the style, with examples.
Tips on APA style --FAQ's. This covering more than citations, with tips on punctuation and writing, etc..
For complex questions, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (at Zuhl Reference desk BF 76.7 .P83 2001)

Chicago (History)

Documenting Resources: Sample Paper: Chicago Style (Diana Hacker) A summary of the style, with examples.
Bedford/St.Martin's: Using Chicago Style to Cite and Document Sources. Particularly good for electronic resources.
Citing Cyberspace: Footnoting Electronic Sources in the Chicago Style (James D. Lester). Also for documenting electronic resources.
Tips on Chicago Style-- FAQ's, covering more than footnoting
For complex questions, consult the The Chicago Manual of Style (Zuhl Reference Desk, Z253 .C57 15th 2003)

CSE (Biology)

Documenting Sources: CSE Style (Diana Hacker) Includes links to sample pages from a CSE research paper.

CBE (Council of Biology Editors)

NMSU Library CBE Examples (13 pages, printable)
Bedford St. Martin's: Using CBE Style to Cite and Document Sources.
For complex questions, please consult the Scientific Style and Format : The CBE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers (Zuhl Reference Desk and also Branson Library, T11 .S386 1994).

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