Library Research Aids
Citation Guides
Arts & Humanities
- MLA handbook for writers of research papers
- By Joseph Gibaldi: 6th edition (2003)
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- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) LB2369 .G53 2003
- Writing About Music: a style sheet from the Editors of 19th Century Music
- By D. Kern Holoman (1988)
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Websites:
- UC Davis University Library's MLA Style Guide
- MLA Style's Frequently Asked Questions
- Learning Page of the Library of Congress: How to Cite Electronic Sources
Chemistry & Physics
- The ACS style guide : a manual for authors and editors
- By Janet S. Dodd: 2nd edition (1997)
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- Peter J Shields (Bio/Ag Reference) QD8.5 .A25 1997
- Physical Sciences & Engineering(Reference) QD8.5 .A25 1997
- AIP Style Manual: for Guidance in Writing, Editing, and Preparing Physics Manuscripts for Publication
- By AIP Publication Board: 4th edition (1990)
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- Physical Sciences & Engineering (Reference) QC5.45 .A45 1990
Websites
- American Chemical Society's Reference Style Guidelines
- American Institute of Physics AIP Style Manual (PDF Download)
General Topics
- Chicago Manual of Style / by the Chicago Manual of Style: 15th edition (2003)
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- Agricultural and Resource Economics Z253 .C57
- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) Z253 .C445 2003
- Law Library (Ref. Reserve) Z253 .C44 2003
- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) Z253 .U69 2003
- 14th edition (1993)
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- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) Z253 .C57
- Physical Sciences & Engineering (Reference) Z253 .C57 1993
- A manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations
- By Kate L Turabian: 6th edition (1996)
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- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) Z253 .T8 1996
- Law Library (Ref. Reserve) LB2369 .T8 1996
- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) LB2369 .T8 1996
- Peter J Shields (Reserves) LB2369 .T8 1996
- Physical Sciences & Engineering (Reference) LB2369 .T8 1996
Websites
- Chicago Manual of Style's Questions and Answers
Government Documents
- The complete guide to citing government information resources: a manual for social science and business research
- By Debora Cheney (2002)
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- Agricultural and Resource Economics (Reference) J9.5 .G37 2002
- Peter J Shields (Govt. Info Reference) J9.5 .G37 2002
- Electronic styles : a handbook for citing electronic information
- By Xia Li and Nancy B. Crane: 2nd edition (1996)
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- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) WZ345 L5 1996
- Peter J Shields (Bio/Ag Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
- Peter J Shields (Govt. Info Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
- Physical Sciences & Engineering (Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
- The Bluebook: a uniform system of citation
- Coordinating editor Mary Miles Prince: 17th edition (2000)
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- Peter J Shields (Govt. Info Reference) KF245 .B58 2000
Websites
- Uncle Sam - University of Memphis' guide to citing government publications
- Indiana University's Guide to Citing U.S. Government Publications
Internet
- The Columbia guide to online style (1998)
- By Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor
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- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) WZ345 W35 1998
- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) PN171 .F56 W35 1998
- Electronic styles : a handbook for citing electronic information
- By Xia Li and Nancy B. Crane: 2nd edition (1996)
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- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) WZ345 L5 1996
- Peter J Shields (Bio/Ag Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
- Peter J Shields (Govt. Info Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
- Physical Sciences & Engineering (Reference) PN171.F56 L5 1996
Websites
- Columbia Guide to Online Style-excerpts from Columbia University Press
- Online! Citation Styles - How to cite websites and other online information.
Life Sciences
- Scientific Style and Format: the CBE Manual for Authors, Editors and Publishers
- By Council of Biology Editors Style Manual Committee: 6th edition (1994)
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- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) WZ345 S397 1994
- Carlson Health Sciences (Regular Loan) WZ345 S397 1994
- Peter J Shields (Bio/Ag Reference) T11 .S386 1994
- Peter J Shields (Regular Loan) T11 .S386 1994
Websites:
- CBE Documentation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Writing Center
Medical & Health Sciences
- American Medical Association Manual of Style: a Guide for Authors and Editors
- By Cheryl Iverson: 9th edition (1998)
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- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) WZ345 A443 1998
- Peter J Shields (Regular Loan) R119 .A533 1998
- Blaisdell Medical (Reference) WZ345 A443 1998
- Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=citmed.TOC&depth=2
- National Library of Medicine recommended formats for bibliographic citation (1991)
- By Karen Patrias
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- >Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) WZ345 P28 1991
- Peter J Shields (Govt. Info Reference) R119 .P37 199
- Blaisdell Medical WZ345 P28 1991
Social Sciences
- Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
- By the American Psychological Association: 5th edition (2001)
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- Carlson Health Sciences (Reference) WZ345 P83 2001
- Peter J Shields (H/SS Reference) BF76.7 P83 2001
- Blaisdell Medical (Reference) WZ345 P83 2001
Websites
- UC Davis University Library's APA Style Guide
- APA Style's Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Guides
- American University's overview of major citation guides and styles
- Concordia University's guide, including styles for citing Internet resources.
- Lehigh University's guide, including suggestions for engineering and the sciences.
- Karla's Guide to Citation Style Guides
- Excellent guide to citations, including legal and Internet resources.
- Research and Documentation Online
- by Diana Hacker, Prince George's Community College
