Most courses at TWU require that citations be formatted according to one of three styles: APA, Chicago/Turabian, or MLA.
Cite Them Right is a valuable resource for instruction and examples related to multiple citation styles.
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab provides overviews for all major styles and gives examples for how to cite resources and organize papers according to each style. APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, and Chicago 17th edition.
However, for more unusual citations, try an internet search for something like this: MLA style guide [youtube video]. The words in the square brackets are the type of media you're searching for. Be sure that the sites you use are reputable, such as a library associated with a university.
The Library has print copies of the most recent editions of APA, Chicago/Turabian, and MLA. See info below. You may also ask a librarian or contact the Learning Commons writing support for help with citations.
APA
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition.
(2020). American Psychological Association. (Call number: BF76.7 .P83 2020)
Iida, P. (2020). The Concise APA Handbook: APA 7th Edition.
Information Age Publishing. (ebook available via this link)
Chicago/Turabian
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition. (2024). The University of
Chicago Press. (Call number: Z253 .U69 2024)
Turabian, A manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th edition (2018). Call number: LB2369 .T8 2018
MLA
MLA Handbook Plus, electronic resource
MLA Handbook, 8th edition. (2016). The Modern Language Association of
America. (Call number: LB2369 .G53 2016)
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7th edition tutorials
If you want a deeper look at APA 7th citation creation and use, the following tutorials are great:
Sample APA 7th Edition Research Papers from various sources
Video: Introduction to Citation Styles: APA 7th ed. by University Library at California State University Dominguez Hills
(Open to full screen. If the video does not load, go to https://youtu.be/_fVv2Jt0o18)
MLA Handbook
Find the MLA Handbook Plus online (2022) here.
How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? (For ChatGPT, Bard, etc. users)
Tutorials on Doing Research, Including MLA Style
MLA 9th Style Guides Online
MLA 9th Edition Sample Paper
The Turabian format style guidelines are still in the 9th edition, and thus links below reflect older formatting. For more up to date guidance and formatting samples, see the Chicago guides above.
The standard manual for Turabian Style is
Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition (2018).
Note that there are actually two Turabian styles:
Full SBL handbook (2014 edition)
Guide and Sample Pages from SBL (Student Supplement)
If you want a template for an SBL paper, to be used in MS Word, click here. This is a download so it will appear at the bottom of your screen or in your downloads folder.
Some online guides:
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