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How to Write Bibliographical Citations

When writing a paper you must cite the sources of information used in your research.

Different academic disciplines use different formats for presenting citations. 

Please check with your instructor to be sure you are using the correct style.

 

Citation Guides at St. Peter's Library

Below are guides to some of the major styles:

Canadian style: a guide to writing and editing.  REF PN147 .C36

MLA handbook for writers of research papers / Joseph Gibaldi.  REF LB2369 .G53

Using the Internet, online services and CD-ROMs for writing research and term papers /Charles Harmon.  RESERVE LB1047.3 .U75 

Notes on the preparation of essays in the arts and sciences /Richard Harrison.  REF LB2369 .N6

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.  RESERVE. BF767 .P83

Chicago manual of style (15th ed.). RESERVE Z253 .U69 2003

Manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations / Kate Turabian.  REF LB2369 .T8

 

There are also Internet websites which provide information on citing both print and electronic resources:

 University of Saskatchewan Department of English requirements for essays

 American Psychological Association Standards

 U of S Education Library guidelines

 University of Saskatchewan Libraries' list of links to bibliographic citation style guides for different subject areas