How do I cite my sources?
Most Geneva College professors require their students to cite sources using APA, ACS, Chicago, or MLA style. Review the course syllabus or contact your professor to determine which style to use. Also, see below for guides on how to create and format an annotated bibliography.
APA Style
- APA Quick Guide - provides examples for common types of sources
- APA Guide by OWL at Purdue - description and examples of both in-text and reference list citations
- APA Complete guide - available in McCartney Library
Location: Reference
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2010
ACS Style
- ACS Quick Guide – examples of how to cite lab manuals, websites, etc. Provided by Concordia University.
- ACS Style Guide – available in McCartney Library
Location: Reference
Call Number: QD8.5 A25 2006
Chicago Style
- Chicago Quick Guide - provides examples for common types of sources
- Chicago Manual of Style - available in McCartney Library
Location: Reference
Call Number: LB2369 .C48 2010
- Turabian, Manual for writers of research papers (a concise guide to Chicago style, written for students) - available in McCartney Library
Location: Reference
Call Number: LB2369 .T8 2007
- Chicago Guide to Writing about Music
Created by the Geneva College Music Department
- Chicago Guide by OWL at Purdue - description and examples of both footnote/endnote and bibliography citations
MLA Style
- MLA Quick Guide - provides examples for common types of sources
- MLA Guide by OWL at Purdue - description and examples of both in-text and reference list citations
- MLA Complete guide - available in McCartney Library
Location: Reference
Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2009
Annotated Bibliographies
If you have further questions, please contact the reference librarian.
