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Writing 101

Citing Sources in MLA Style

Do I need to include an access date?

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Chicago Style

Look to these resources in print or online:

** Note: the History Department and most HUMA 200 courses require students to use notes/bibliography style. Check your syllabus or ask your professor for more details.

See below for examples of notes, shortened notes, and bibliography entries for the most common items you will need to cite.

Citation Styles by Major

Need to find a citation guide for your major?

  • Find your major using the A to Z tabs and connect to an appropriate citation style.
  • Undecided students will find style guide assistance on the Undecided tab.

Are you Undecided?

If you haven't chosen a major yet, use these rules of thumb to help you choose a citation guide to use for your synthesis essay.

  • Considering a major in the Humanities (e.g. English, Music, French), use MLA.
  • If you're leaning towards studying the Natural Sciences (e.g. Biology, Chemistry), use CSE.
  • And if you think you might be interested in one of the Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Economics, Political Science), use Chicago.