Frequently Used Style Guide Resources 
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No Tags Selected A guide to the American Medical Association style manual. Includes formatting procedures and citation styles.
APA Formatting and Style Guide: Electronic Sources
Incorporates changes made in the 2007 APA Style Guide to Electronic References. An important change is the use of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to refer to online scholarly journal articles instead of URLs.
Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide
This page from the Ohio State University Libraries has examples of both forms of documentation and PDF versions for printing.
Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed.
The latest print edition of the Chicago style manual, for use in Middleton Library. Call number: Z 253 .C57 2003 (Reference Desk, ID required)
Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide
This guide from the Web site of the Chicago Manual of Style provides examples of both forms of documentation and explains when to use which system.
CSE Style: Biology and Other Sciences (From Research and Documentation Online)
Covers in-text citations and the reference list with examples and explanations. The three styles of CSE citation are covered (Name-Year, Citation-Sequence, Citation-Name). This guide also covers manuscript formatting rules.
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation, by Peter W. Martin
An overview of legal citation, drawing from the most recent Bluebook and ALWD Citation Manual. Martin explains the difference between the two manuals and provides sample citations for resources pertinent to law.
A list of many useful sites with guides to researching and writing everything from term papers and essays to resumes, personal statements and lab reports. Also contains links to sites that focus on improving grammar and style.
Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Kate Turabian, 7th ed.
The latest print edition of the Turabian style manual, for use in Middleton Library. Call number: LB 2369 .T8 2007 (Reference Desk, ID Required)
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Joseph Gibaldi, 7th ed.
The latest print edition of the MLA Handbook, for use in Middleton Library. Call number: LB 2369 .G53 2009 (Reference Desk, ID Required)
In-depth coverage of all aspects of MLA Style, including formatting, abbreviations, spacing, quotes, etc. There is a navigational menu at the top of the page that allows the viewer to find the desired information quickly.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed.
The latest print edition of the APA style manual, for use in Middleton Library Call number: BF 76.7 .P83 2010 (Reference Desk, ID required)
Research and Documentation Online
Covers research methods and source documentation for the Humanities, Social Sciences, History, and Sciences. Annotated examples of research papers are also provided. [recommended in Reference & User Services Quarterly Fall 2004]
The Elements of Style, by William J. Strunk, Jr.
"A summation of the case for cleanliness, accuracy, and brevity in the use of English." (Education 1980) This classic book is a guide to English usage and the most commonly violated rules of composition.
A comprehensive guide to the writing process, from prewriting and research to citation. Includes essays on grammar, conducting research, Internet literacy, and many other topics, in addition to complete style/formatting guides for APA, Chicago, and MLA. [recommended in Choice Special Web Issue 2005]
This quick guide to the Turabian style manual is presented by University of Chicago Press. It contains examples of bibliography style and reference style.
