Library Guides @ VIU: Music History: Citing

Citation Resources: Selected Links

APA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue University)
APAStyle.org
APA style tips and resources from the American Psychological Association.
Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide
Common examples of materials cited in both humanities and author-date styles.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue University)
MLA Style Center
MLA style tips and resources from the Modern Language Association of America.
VIU Student Academic Code of Conduct (Policy 96.01)

Don't forget to visit the Writing Centre for personal assistance in citing your sources.

Check out our other guide, Citing Your Sources, for help in addition to what appears on this page.

Manuals in the Library collection. Check links for availability

The Broadview pocket guide to citation and documentation by Maureen Okun; Nora Ruddock
Call Number:
PN 171 F56 O48 2016
Nanaimo
Cowichan
Powell River
A Canadian writer's reference by Diana Hacker; Nancy Sommers
Call Number:
PE 1408 H33 2012
Nanaimo
Cowichan
5th edition (considered to be published in 2012)
Chicago manual of style online, 15th ed. by University of Chicago. Press.
Online guide. Q&A content is fully searchable along with the content of the Manual for 15th and 16th editions. Also provides convenient tools, such as sample forms, letters, and style sheets.
MLA Handbook by Modern Language Association of America
Call Number:
LB 2369 G53 2016
Nanaimo
Cowichan
Powell River
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number:
BF 76.7 P83 2020 Stacks
Nanaimo
Cowichan
Powell River
Scientific style and format: the CSE manual for authors, editors, and publishers, 8th ed. by Council of Science Editors. Style Manual Committee
Call Number:
T 11 S386 2014 Stacks
Nanaimo