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Academic Integrity

John E. Robbins Library's Guide to Academic Integrity.

APA Style

Who Should Use APA Style?

APA Style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences.

For detailed information on APA Style, refer to Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association : The Official Guide to APA Style (seventh edition) in person in the Library's Reference Collection, call number BF76.7. P83 2020.

Another helpful, reliable source of information is Purdue OWL's APA Formatting and Style Guide.

MLA Style

Who Should Use MLA?

MLA Style is typically reserved for writers and students preparing manuscripts in various humanities disciplines such as:

  • English Studies - Language and Literature
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures
  • Literary Criticism
  • Comparative Literature
  • Cultural Studies

For detailed information on MLA refer to the MLA Handbook, ninth edition available in person in the Library's Education Collection, call number  LB2369. M53 2021.

Another helpful, reliable source of information is Purdue OWL's MLA Formatting and Style Guide.

Chicago Style

Who Should Use Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)?

Chicago Manual of Style is most commonly used by those working in literature, history, and the arts.

For detailed information on the Chicago Manual of Style, refer to The Chicago Manual of Style (seventeenth edition) online at the link provided or in person in the Library's Reference Collection, call number Z253. U69 2017.

Another helpful, reliable source of information is Purdue OWL's CMOS Formatting and Style Guide.

Other Citation Styles

ASA Style

The American Sociological Association Style is often used to document sources for papers in Sociology. It is primarily based on The Chicago Manual of Style.

To access the Library's copy of The American Sociological Association Style Guide, check it out in person at call number HM569. A44 2019.

 

CSE Style

CSE (Council of Science Editors) Style is often used to document sources for papers in the Sciences

To access the Library's copy of Scientific Style and Format : The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers, check it out in person at call number T11. S386 2006.