Style Manuals

In order to cite materials properly you should use a style manual. Different style manuals are used for different disciplines or subject areas. Some commonly used style manuals include:

The Chicago Manual of Style
The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Most instructors at Contra Costa College require students to use the MLA Handbook for their assignments. Be sure to ask your instructor if a particular citation style is required for your assignment. Your librarian can also assist you in finding an appropriate style manual.


Style Manuals In order to cite materials properly you should use a style manual. Different style manuals are used for different disciplines or subject areas. Some commonly used style manuals include:
	The Chicago Manual of Style The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Most instructors at Contra Costa College require students to use the MLA Handbook for their assignments. Be sure to ask your instructor if a particular citation style is required for your assignment. Your librarian can also assist you in finding an appropriate style manual.