Citation Guide

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.

Style Guides

APA Style

APA Quick Guide - provides examples for common types of sources
APA Complete guide - available in McCartney Library
Location: Reference
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020
Journal citation checklist - from the APA
Citing the Bible (and other religious texts) - from the APA

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 2024
Chicago Guide to Writing about Music - Created by the Geneva College Music Department

MLA Style

MLA Quick Guide - provides examples for common types of sources
MLA Handbook - available in McCartney Library
Location: Reference
Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021

Annotated Bibliographies

How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography - by Cornell University Library
How to Write an Annotated Bibliography - by the University of California, Santa Cruz Library

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