Citation style manuals - ELISE | Informing your studies - Resource Guides at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy

Why style manuals?

In order to cite correctly it is useful to use a style manual for your chosen style that demonstrates the standardised way of recording the elements of a book, journal article, conference paper, report etc. Your school or faculty will probably have a preferred style.

Some style manuals are listed on this page. If you are required to use another referencing style, check the Library collection or the internet for the corresponding style manual.

APA tutorials and webinars

The Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style tutorial is available on the APA style website

APA 6th ed.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association

ISBN: 9781433805615

Publication Date: 2010

In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures.

Harvard

Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers by Snooks and Co.

ISBN: 0701636483

Publication Date: 2011

The sixth edition of the Style Manual provides guidance and detailed advice on publishing in both print and electronic formats. It represents a substantial revision in response to the rapid and extensive changes that have occurred in publishing since the fifth edition was produced in 1994. The new Style Manual continues to provide detailed information and recommendations on the best practices in design, editing, production and writing. This edition builds on the Style Manual's reputation as an outstanding Australian reference standard for all those who understand the value of effective communication.

Chicago

The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
ISBN: 022628705X
Publication Date: 2017-09-05
Provides guidelines on electronic workflows and publication formats, tools for PDF annotation and citation management, web accessibility standards, and effective use of metadata, abstracts, and keywords. The citation chapters reflect the ever-expanding universe of electronic sources--including social media posts and comments, private messages, and app content--and also offer updated guidelines on such issues as DOIs, time stamps, and e-book locators.

MLA

MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Modern Language Association of America

ISBN: 9780873522977

Publication Date: 2008

Reorganized and revised, the third edition of the MLA Style Manual offers complete, up-to-date guidance on writing scholarly texts, documenting research sources, submitting manuscripts to publishers, and dealing with legal issues surrounding publication.

Oxford

The Oxford Guide to Style by Robert Ritter; Janet Whitcut

ISBN: 0198691750

Publication Date: 2002

The Oxford Guide to Style for Writers and Editors is based on the house style of Oxford University Press, this book replaces two highly successful titles, Hart's Rules (OUP) and the Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors. It combines, updates and expands these two earlier titles to provide a fully comprehensive guide to the subject of editorial practice. With a new grammar and usage section, alphabetic entries, and full cross-references, it is both authoritative and easy to use. A valuable guide for all those who use words professionally or in their studies - from novice proofreaders and trainee editorial staff to journalists, authors, and thesis or dissertation writers - this book aims to provide a one- stop reference with comprehensive and helpful advice.

AGLC3

Australian Guide to Legal Citation 3rd edition by Melbourne University Law Review Association Inc and Melbourne Journal of International Law Inc

ISBN: 9780646527390

Publication Date: 2010

AGLC3 is the predominant citation style used for legal materials in Australia. The Australian Guide to Legal Citation sets out clear rules and examples for the citation of cases, legislation, journal articles, books and other sources including government documents. The third edition features expanded rules on international legal materials and materials from overseas domestic jurisdictions including Canada, China, France, Germany, New Zealand and the United States.

Vancouver

Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. 2nd Ed.

Publication Date: 2007

Vancouver is a numbered referencing style commonly used in medicine and science. It follows rules established by the International committee of Medical Journal Editors, now maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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