We provide here documentation guidelines for several organizations: Modern Language Association (MLA), Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Council of Science Editors (CSE). Here you will find formats for citing various kinds of sources within your essay or report and for constructing a list of works cited (or bibliography) at the end of your paper. Please click on the appropriate guidelines to be linked to these materials.
Modern Language Association Guidelines (MLA)
American Psychological Association Guidelines (APA)
Chicago Manual of Style Guidelines (Chicago)
Council of Science Editors Guidelines (CSE)
Chicago Manual of Style Quick Citation Guide
Here are model essays and reports constructed using MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE guidelines:
Modern Language Association (MLA) Model Essay
American Psychological Association (APA) Model Report
Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago) Model Essay
Council of Science Editors (CSE) Model Essay
Many thanks to W.W. Norton for providing these materials from Richard Bullock et al., The Little Seagull Handbook. 3rd Ed. (New York: W. W. Norton, 2016).
