POL498: Place and Politics: Writing & Citing

WRITE WELL; CITE YOUR SOURCES CORRECTLY; AVOID PLAGIARISM

To save a lot of time in preparing an APSA-formatted bibliography, look for the "create citation" feature in most article databases to capture your citations in Chicago 17th edition author-title format.
Please note: if you use the citation feature within EBSCO databases, you will see the following notice:
NOTE: Review the instructions at EBSCO Support Site and make any necessary corrections before using. Pay special attention to personal names, capitalization, and dates. Always consult your library resources for the exact formatting and punctuation guidelines.
Other databases post similar notices. Remember that you have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that your citations are properly formatted. Use the online resources listed below for guidance on proper APSA citation style.

Citation Resources

Chicago Manual of Style

Available online through Gitenstein Library

Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Ed.
REF Z253.U69, 1 copy at the Reference Desk; 16th edition in general collection

• Chicago Manual of Style Quick Citation Guide

APSA Style

• APSA Journals submission guidelines -- scroll down to see Examples of References
• APSA Style Manual -- free PDF version
• APSA Style Manual -- parenthetical citations
• Seattle Pacific University Library -- APSA Citation Style Guide Includes citation guidance for citing online sources, social media, and laws and treaties

Writing Resources

• Avoiding Plagiarism (Duke University)

• Citing Your Sources  (Emory University)

• Quoting and Paraphrasing (University of Wisconsin Writing Center)
• Plagiarism: Avoid the Consequences (Center for Online Education)