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German Studies

Citation Styles

Here are some guides to citation styles commonly used in papers in the humanities. Ask your professor which style you should use.

Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new window
Full text of the Chicago Manual of Style and citation guide.
MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
A detailed bibliography of journal articles, books, and dissertations. Subjects include literature, language and linguistics, folklore, literary theory & criticism, and dramatic arts, as well as the historical aspects of printing and publishing.

Citation Software

EndNote
Citation management software that automatically formats references, footnotes, and bibliographies. Downloadable from ITS.
Zotero
A free browser extension to collect, manage, and cite sources used.