Research Librarian
Modern Language Association (MLA) Style, 8th edition
MLA Handbook, 8th editionModern Language Association of America, 2016
- MLA Style CenterExamples, advice, and frequently asked questions from the Modern Language Association
- MLA Formatting and Style GuideFrom Purdue University's Online Writing Lab | Sample Paper
- MLA Style, 8th editionFrom Williams College
- QuickCiteFrom University of Auckland
Citation Styles and Examples
MLA and Turabian are the two most popular citation styles that are used by writers of research papers in the Humanities. Chicago style (of which Turabian is a variant) is also sometimes used. Check with your professor if you are not sure which style to use. There are paper copies of all of the citation styles at the Rolvaag reference desk in the bookshelf immediately under the public computer. Help yourself to these as questions arise. They can only be used in the library, however. Here are call numbers for all 4 manuals.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. [Ready Ref: LB2369 .G53 2016]
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian). [Ready Ref: LB2369 .T8 2007]
Chicago Manual of Style. [Ready Ref: Z253 .C5 2003] online version
Link here to the St. Olaf citation page where you will find links to citation style pages, citation generators and examples.
Chicago Style
Chicago Manual of Style, 17th ed.University of Chicago Press, 2017 | Online Access
- Chicago Formatting and Style GuideFrom Purdue University's Online Writing and Style Guide
• Author-Date Style Sample Paper
• Notes and Bibliography Style Sample Paper - Chicago Notes and Bibliography Style, 17th ed.From Williams College
- Chicago Author-Date Style, 17th ed.From Williams College
- QuickCite(Notes Style Only)
From University of Auckland
Turabian Style
Note: Turabian is a version of Chicago style. If you are unable to figure out how to cite something in Turabian, consult the Chicago Manual of Style.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th ed.University of Chicago Press, 2018 | Online access
- Turabian Quick GuideFrom University of Chicago Press
Sample Paper (under Paper-formatting tip sheets)