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APA Style MLA Style
Chicago Style

APA STYLE

APA Formatting and Style Guide (The OWL at Purdue) Highly recommended online guide for APA citation information and examples. [Note- scroll to the bottom of the page for the APA Formatting and Style Guide table of contents.]

APA Style (American Psychological Association) Information and examples on APA style, including style tips, electronic references information, and frequently asked questions.

Using Principles of APA Style to Cite and Document Sources APA citation information and examples.

APA Citation Style Examples (Northwest Missouri State University) APA citation information and examples.

Need More Help?

For a more detailed explanation of APA style, see the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (the APA's official citation guide- 5th edition). The manual is not available online, but reference copies are available in the BIC and in Fondren Library.

 

MLA STYLE

MLA Formatting and Style Guide (The OWL at Purdue) Highly recommended online guide for MLA citation information and examples. [Note- scroll to the bottom of the page for the MLA Formatting and Style Guide table of contents.]

Using Principles of MLA Style to Cite and Document Sources MLA citation information and examples.

MLA Citation Style Examples (Northwest Missouri State University) MLA citation information and examples.

Need More Help?

For a more detailed explanation of MLA style, see the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (the Modern Language Association's official citation guide- 6th edition). The handbook is not available online, but reference copies are available in the BIC, Fondren Library, Bridwell Library, and Hamon Library.

 

CHICAGO STYLE

Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide Chicago citation style examples.

Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide (The Ohio State University Libraries) Chicago citation information and examples.

Need More Help?

For a more detailed explanation of Chicago style, see The Chicago Manual of Style (official citation guide- 15th edition). The handbook is not available online via SMU, but print reference copies are available in Fondren Library, Bridwell Library, Hamon Library, and Underwood Library. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (7th edition) may also be useful for your style needs. The manual is not available online, but reference copies are available in the BIC (6th edition only), Fondren Library, Bridwell Library, and Hamon Library.

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WRITING

SMU Writing Center (Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center) A free resource providing one-on-one tutorials that is open to all members of the SMU community (undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff).

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) A free service of Purdue University offering over 200 free online resources, including information on academic writing, grammar, and mechanics.

Paradigm Online Writing Assistant A free resource developed and maintained by an emeritus associate professor of English at Boise State University that provides information on various aspects of writing, including organizing, revising, and editing.

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