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How do I cite Books for my paper?

Most of your professors will require you to include a list of books, web sites or articles that you used to write your paper.  There is a specific way to do this.   The most popular style manuals are:

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
Available in print: BF76.7 .P83 2001
Partially available on the Internet: APA Style Manual (official site)
Internet sites that contain APA style examples: Citation Style for Research Papers
 
Associated  Press Stylebook and Libel Manual
Including guidelines on photo captions, filing the wire, proofreaders' marks, copyright
Available in print: REF PN 4783.A83 1994
 
MLA Style Manual
Available in print: PE1478 .M57 1995
Partially available on the Internet: MLA Style Manual (official site)
Internet sites that contain MLA style examples: Citation Style for Research Papers
Chicago Style Manual/Turabian
Available in print: LB2369 .T8
Partially available on the Internet: Turabian Style Guide (library site)
Internet sites that contain Chicago & Turabian style examples: Citation Style for Research Papers
Los Angeles Times Stylebook
Available in print: REF PN 4783.H56 1981
 
New York Times Manual of Style and Usage
Available in print: REF PN4783 .S57 1999
UPI Stylebook : The authoritative handbook for writers, editors & news directors
Available in print: REF PN 4783.M47 1992

 

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