There are many different styles of citation, so be sure to check with professor to learn which style they want you to use. Below are some of the more commonly used styles.
ACS: American Chemical Society
Where to find it in the library:
The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information - Reference QD8.5 .A25 2006
Additional copy available at the research help desk
Where to find more online:
ACS Style Quick Guide
APA: American Psychological Association
Where to find it in the library:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - Reference BF76.7 .P83 2010
Additional copy available at the research help desk
Where to find more online:
Purdue OWL - APA style guide
ASA: American Sociological Association
Where to find it in the library:
American Sociological Association Style Guide - Reference HM73 .A54 2014
Where to find more online:
Purdue OWL - ASA style guide
CMS: Chicago Manual of Style
Where to find it in the library:
The Chicago Manual of Style - Reference Z283 .U69 2010
Where to find more online:
Online Access to the Chicago Manual of Style
Purdue OWL - CMS style guide
CSE: Council of Science Educators
Where to find it in the library:
Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors and Publishers - Reference T11. S386 2006
Additional copy available at the research help desk
Where to find more online:
CSE style guide
MLA: Modern Language Association
Where to find it in the library:
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers - Reference LB2369 .G53 2016
Additional copy available at the research help desk
Where to find more online:
Purdue OWL - MLA style guide
Note: In 2016, The Modern Language Association (MLA) revised the way that sources are cited with several key distinctions from its earlier format. For a guide to these changes, please see this excellent overview from ©Bedford / St. Martin's: "What's new in MLA style?"
Turabian
Where to find it in the library:
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses and Dissertations - Reference LB2369 .T8 2013
Where to find more online:
Turabian online style guide