United States History
Find resources for research in United States history topics.
Citing sources
- CitationBasic guides for the main citation styles.
How to Read a Citation
Guides to Chicago Style
- Chicago Style Citation Quick GuideA brief guide to citing in Chicago style. Written by the publishers of the Chicago Manual of Style. See also their Sample Citations.
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition by ISBN: 9780226817972Publication Date: 2024-09-19The venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar--an indispensable reference informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. Now in its 18th edition!
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Call Number: Citation GuidesISBN: 9780226823362Publication Date: 2007The Turabian guide, a simplified guide to the Chicago Manual of Style, is a popular choice. Be aware that Turabian and Chicago both offer two documentation systems. Be careful not to mix the two!
Guides to APA Style
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- IC Library's APA Cheat SheetA brief guide to APA citation written by Ithaca College librarians.
- IC Library's APA FAQCommonly asked questions about APA citations.
- APA TutorialInteractive tutorial on citing sources in APA style.
- APA 7th Edition Citation for Business SourcesAPA Style especially for business students.
- APA Style - Missing PiecesThis table tells you what to do when you're missing information you need for a citation.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: Citation GuidesISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019
