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APA

The 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association was published in October 2019, but some support resources have not yet incorporated information about the new edition yet. Want to learn more about the changes? See a comparison of the 6th edition and the 7th edition.

7th Edition Quick Guide (PDF)
Basic template for journal article, book, and chapter in an edited book. From the American Psychological Association.
APA Common Reference Examples Guide
Skim this document for Examples of APA-style citations for different types of sources. Find the type of source you want to cite (journal article, blog post, etc.) and use the example as a model for your own citation. From the American Psychological Association.
APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition): Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
American Psychological Association Style homepage
Includes general information and some tutorials about using APA citations.
APA Citation examples: N.W. Missouri State University
APA in-text citations and reference page examples for a mix of common documents (articles, books, websites) and unique documents such as: government policy, coursepacks, etc.
APA Citation Style: Concordia Library: Concordia University
APA Documentation: Writing Center: University of Wisconsin-Madison

AMA

The American Medical Association published the 11th edition of the AMA Manual of Style in January, 2020.

AMA Manual of Style (11th Ed.)
ISBN: 9780190246556
Publication Date: 2020-03-02
Oxford University Press
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AMA Style (11th Ed.) University of Southern California
Overview of citing different kinds of sources in AMA style (11th edition.) Download a quick guide or skim through the site to find instructions and examples.
HealthLinks: University of Washington (AMA Style 11th Edition)
A brief list of "tips" and tables of sample citations you can use as models for your own citations.

JAMA Citation Style (University of Central Florida)
Information about common sources. Includes templates with brief formatting notes, examples, and comments on differences between the 11th edition and the 10th edition of AMA style.
AMA Style Insider
This blog from the American Medical Association provides clarification on how to apply the style guidelines in specific situations.
AMA 11 Style Quizzes
Check your understanding of AMA Style by doing one of these downloadable practice activities. Each activity is about one aspect of AMA Style, such as "Creating Tables and Figures" or "References." Check your answers in the corresponding answer key in the "Answer Key" section.

Scientific Styles: ACS (American Chemical Society)

The ACS Style Guide by Lorrin R. Garson (Editor); Anne M. Coghill (Editor)
ISBN: 9780841239999
Publication Date: 2006-07-20
American Chemical Society (ACS)
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Reference Style Guides
Williams College – ACS Style Guide highlights
ACS Citation Style
See examples of several types of resources, including lab manuals, spectra, and SciFinder. From Concordia University.
How to Cite in ACS Style
Watch a 4-minute video about ACS citation styles. From Wilfred Laurier University Library.

Scientific Styles: CSE (Council of Science Editors)

Formerly known as CBE style.

CSE Citation Quick Guide 7th Edition: Washington State University
Select the version of CSE you need to use. You will see an overview page for that citation style. Scroll down and click on the type of resource you wish to cite to see a color-coded template and sample citations.
Council of Science Editors Documentation Style. Writing Center: University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Read a clear explanation of the three different versions of CSE Style. Click on the style you want to see details sample citations for different types of materials.
CSE Style Guide. Willamette University
Read a brief introduction to the three different CSE versions. Read clear details about how to use the Author-Date version. This guide discusses only the author-date style in-depth.

NLM / Biomedical Journals / Vancouver

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (formerly Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals): Sample Referenc
NLM "Citing Medicine" Style Guide
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Citation Styles (Vancouver)
re:Cite Giving Credit Where It’s Due
Go to the fourth column (Labeled Vancouver citation style). Click on the kind of source you want to cite.
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Use the drop-down menus at the top to select Vancouver and choose the kind of source you want to cite.
Vancouver Referencing Style: Quick Guide on How to Use It
NLM Style: Citing Your Sources
See quick examples of different kinds of citations for your reference list and examples of the options for in-text citations. From Norris Library at University of Southern California.

MLA

MLA Formatting and Style Guide: Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Uses the 9th edition.
MLA Quick Citation Guide: Concordia University
Uses the 8th edition. According to Surry Community College and other institutions, the citation format is the same in the 8th edition and the 9th edition.
MLA Citation Style: Long Island University
Used the 9th edition.
MLA Style Center
Use the "Citing Sources" tab to access helpful resources, such as examples and a citation template. From the Modern Language Association.

Chicago

Chicago Manual of Style Online Quick Guide
Chicago Manual of Style: Author-Date System from Williams College Libraries
Citation Style Guide: Chicago. NYU Libraries
This guide shows information about both types of Chicago citation style: Notes & Bibliography and Author-Date. From Elmer Holmes Bobst Library.
Chicago Citation Style: Long Island University

Turabian

Turabian Quick Guide
Chicago Notes & Bibliography (17th ed.) / Turabian (8th ed.) Citation Styles
Quickguide from the Dudley Knox Library at the Naval Postgraduate School. Click on a specific type of material to jump to written instructions for how to cite that kind of material. See examples in the cell next to the generic instructions.

Government Publications / Documents

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