Philosophy
Keep Track of Your Sources
Style guides help you format your writing and cite your sources. Philosophy may use a number of different style guides, depending on the circumstances. You can find the MLA and Chicago style guides at Preus Library, along with helpful tools like the Little Seagull Handbook.
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The Chicago Manual of Style
The online edition of the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS or CMOS) provides access to the two most recent editions, and provides guidance on style, usage, grammar, and citations. -
MLA Handbook
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Call Number: Research help Desk LB2369 .M52 2021ebook
Guides writers through the principles behind evaluating sources for their research, shows them how to cite sources in their writing, and create useful entries for the works-cited list. -
The Little Seagull Handbook
Call Number: Researh Help Desk PE1408 .B897 2021 -
Purdue OWL Formatting & Style Guide
This online guide is for users of MLA, Chicago, or APA styles. Purdue OWL is excellent at providing examples and explanations for difficult-to-cite sources like websites and interviews.
TIP: Zotero
Have a lot of sources? Looking for a way to stay organized? Try Zotero, a free tool that helps you keep track of sources and generate bibliographies. Learn more about it on Preus Library's Zotero Guide!
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