POLS 131: Introduction to Comparative Politics (HC)

This 2017 edition of the handbook provides guidance on documenting sources and on writing style. It is frequently recommended for use by students in the social sciences. It includes instructions and examples for online publications and websites.

This page explains the system using separate bibliographic notes for citations rather than including them in the text as in often done in science papers. Examples are included for the different kinds of publications most often used by history students.

Created by the Writing Lab at Purdue University, this web site provides concise information on the 17th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, writing guidelines and citation and bibliography examples.

A standard guide for writers in the social and behavioral sciences. Many students prefer APA's in-text citation style.

Created by the Writing Lab at Purdue University, this web site provides concise information on APA Guidelines, writing guidelines and citation & bibliography examples.

The MLA's Handbook is a standard source for advice on formatting and documenting research in literature studies; it contains useful information on all matters pertaining to writing papers.