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