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College of East Asian Studies

Citation Styles

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

APA - American Psychological Association
Print version in Olin Library Reference (Floor 1)
call number: BF76.7 .P83

Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new window
Full text of the Chicago Manual of Style and citation guide.

MLA - Modern Language Association
Print version in Olin Library Reference (Floor 1)
call number: LB2369 .G53

Citation Software

Programs to collect, manage, and cite sources used in a variety of citation styles.

Zotero
A free, easy to use, open source program; good for most student work.
Works on: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Works with: MS Word and Google Docs.
EndNote
Professional level tool downloadable from ITS; good for intensive or long-term projects.
Works on: Windows and Mac.
Works with: MS Word.