Citation Help
Use the resources below to access style guides and citation help. The following resources will help you access writing help and ways to organize your research.
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University Writing CenterWe provide a safe place for all members of the NIU community to practice writing and writing-related communications without fear of judgment. Schedule an appointment online.
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NIU Citation ManagementIf you are interested in tools that help you automatically generate and store citations, please look into web-based citation management systems.
APA
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References in APA StyleA Guide from the NIU Writing Center.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019-10-01The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.
MLA
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MLA Works Cited ListA guide from the NIU Writing Center.
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MLA Handbook by Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2016ISBN: 9781603292627Publication Date: 2016-04-01The Modern Language Association, the authority on research and writing, takes a fresh look at documenting sources in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook.
Chicago
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Chicago Manual of Style Quick GuideA guide on the 17th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.
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The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: Z253 .U69 2010ISBN: 9780226104201Publication Date: 2010-08-01The 16th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style has been superseded by the 17th edition--please note, this is the 16th edition.
AP
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AP Stylebook onlineAP Stylebook online--the database represents a fully searchable version of the Associated Press Stylebook, including an A-Z guide to usage, spelling, and a pronunciation guide with audio files.
