An extremely important part of scholarly writing is documenting your sources. Everything derived from an outside source, i.e., ideas, information, statistics, etc., must be credited whether it is found in print or via the Internet. Style manuals or guides provide instructions and examples of how to format papers, cite sources, and prepare references or bibliographies.
This guide contains references and links to a number of citation and style guides.
For an overview of several different styles, you could consult: Cite Right: A Quick Guide to Citation Styles--MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions and More. PN171.F56 L55 2006 - one copy in the Reference Collection, one in Course Reserves and another available via Netlibrary.
For more help on citing sources, take a look at the "Make Citations" module of the library research tutorial It only takes about 15 minutes to work through this and it could save you hours in the long term!
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation (Peter W. Martin, Cornell Law School. Based on the "Bluebook", the authoritative reference on legal citation.)
Uncle Sam: Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications (University of Memphis)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Ed
REF BF76.7.P83 2010, 1 copy at the Reference Desk, 1 copy at the Reserve Desk
Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Ed.
REF Z253.U69 2003, 1 copy at the Reference Desk; 14th edition (1993) in Course Reserves; 13th edition (1982) in general collection
MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd Ed.
REF PN147.G444 2008, 1 copy at the Reference Desk
A Manual for Writers of Term papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th Ed.
REF LB2369.T8 1996,1 copy at the Reference Desk.
The ACS Style Guide
REF QD8.5.A25 2006, and the General Collection
Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors and Publishers
REF T11.S386 2006
American Anthropological Association Style Guide
ASA (American Sociological Association) Style (E. H. Butler Library, Buffalo State University)
Formatting in Sociology (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)