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English Language Learning: Citation Style Guides

ESL/English as a Second Language

Manage Your Sources

Style Guides

APA (American Psychological Association) - most often used in education, social sciences, and business. 

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association  BF76.7 .P83 2012

APA Style Guide from Purdue OWL

CMS (Chicago Manual of Style) - used in humanites and social sciences.

The Chicago Manual of Style  Z253.U69 2010

Chicago Style Guide from Purdue OWL 

MLA (Modern Languages Association) - used in literature and the humanities.

MLA Handbook For Writers of Research Papers  LB2369 .G53 2009

MLA Style Guide from Purdue OWL

Additional Resources:

Model Papers by Diana Hacker - view sample papers written in MLA, APA, and CMS

Which Style Should I Use?

Ask your professor which style is preferred.

Remember to be consistent with your style throughout your work.

Check out the different style guides listed below to help you.

The Writing Place can help you with your paper writing.  Don't forget that a librarian is happy to help you both with finding and citing sources.

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