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MLA

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MLA citation style from Concordia University
A basic introduction to the MLA citation style (based on the 9th edition of the MLA Handbook).
MLA style guide from the Excelsior Online Writing Lab
An extensive guide to MLA, featuring instructional videos, interactive checklists, and visual support for both in-text citations and referencing at the end of your paper.
Citing Elders and Knowledge Keepers
University of Toronto research guide on citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

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MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America Staff
A textbook and reference guide that offers guidance on creating works-cited-list entries and in-text citations in MLA style using the template of core elements. (Available online)
MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Modern Language Association of America Staff
Information on stylistic aspects of research papers, theses, and dissertations, including sections on writing fundamentals, MLA documentation style, and copyright law.
A Guide to MLA Documentation by Joseph F. Trimmer
This popular guide features MLA standards and principles, annotated examples, and an expanded guide to citing online resources.

APA

Style Guides

APA style guide from the Excelsior Online Writing Lab
An extensive guide to APA, featuring instructional videos, interactive checklists, and visual support for both in-text citations and referencing at the end of your paper.
APA Style
American Psychological Association's website with style and grammar guidelines.
APA Style Blog
A resource for questions and answers about APA.
Citing Elders and Knowledge Keepers
University of Toronto research guide on citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition by American Psychological Association Staff
The official source for APA Style. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone.
APA Style Guide to Electronic References
This comprehensive guide offers up-to-date information on formatting electronic references in APA Style. It outlines the key elements to include when referencing electronic sources providing a wealth of examples.

Chicago

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Chicago Formatting and Style (16th ed.) from Purdue OWL
Resources for in-text citations and bibliography pages, with sample papers, workshops, and style guides.
Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide (17th ed.)
Online subscription to Chicago Manual of Style, 17th ed. (UTORid login required)
Citing Elders and Knowledge Keepers
University of Toronto research guide on citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

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The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th Ed. by University of Chicago Staff (Editor)
A trusted resource for guidance on MLA style and process. The sixteenth edition offers expanded information on producing electronic publications, including web-based content and e-books.
The Chicago manual of style online by University of Chicago Press
Completely searchable and easy to use, providing quick answers to your style and editing questions. The Chicago Manual of Style Online also provides convenient Tools, such as sample forms, letters, and style sheets.

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Style Guides

Citing medicine: the NLM style guide for authors, editors, and publishers [Internet]. 2nd ed.
Full length online edition of the complete NLM style guide, with latest updates.
U.S. National Library of Medicine - Samples of Formatted References for Authors of Journal Articles
Examples of NLM citations for a variety of sources.

ASA

Style Guides

ASA Style Guide
Provides descriptions and examples of citations and references in ASA Style. Prepared by UTM Department of Sociology.
ASA Style Quick Guide (6th ed.)
A quick guide that provides basic in-text citation guidelines and examples of how to cite in ASA Citation Style, 6th ed. Prepared by UTM Library.

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American Sociological Association Style Guide (6th ed.) by American Sociological Association
Guidelines for the most common situations experienced by authors and editors in the ASA journal publication process. This guide is designed to serve as the authoritative reference for writing, submitting, and editing manuscripts for ASA journals.
The Writer's Handbook for Sociology by Dona J. Young
This book gives students the tools that they need to develop evidence-based writing skills and format academic papers in APA and ASA style. This book helps learners develop a reader-friendly writing style incorporating active voice, parallel structure, conciseness, and a review of grammar and mechanics.

Vancouver

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ICMJE Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals
ICMJE is the "Vancouver" style. Full text (including a downloadable PDF) of the requirements.
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Sample References
This is a cheat sheet for Uniform Requirements (originally known as Vancouver) which closely follows Citing Medicine, without all the optional fields. Where examples differ from NLM's style, the differences are noted in parentheses.
Vancouver Style (Monash University Library)
Covers formats for journal articles, books and book chapters, conferences, electronic sources, abbreviation information.

CSE

Style Guides

CSE Style (Name-Year) from University of Guelph
A guide from the University of Guelph detailing how to format CSE in-text citations and end references.
CSE Quick Citation Guide (Penn State University)
Aguide from Penn State providing examples of common citation formats in CSE Style.

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Scientific Style and Format by Council of Science Editors, Style Manual Committee Staff
The most recognized and authoritative reference for all areas of the sciences, providing comprehensive coverage of scientific writing and publication.

IEEE

Style Guides

IEEE Reference Guide (PDF)
IEEE Reference Guide (2018) outlines citation formatting for books, articles, patent/standards, technical reports, conference proceedings, software, and more.
IEEE Editorial Style Manual (PDF)
This style manual provides editorial guidelines for IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Letters.

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