Citations
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Rather than conforming to a widely accepted standard, journals in the sciences commonly have their own styles. Resources provided here are for the style of the Council of Science Editors (CSE), on which the styles of many journals are based.
See these resources to learn about this style, but ask your professor what style to use in class.
CSE Format
This style from the Council of Science Editors is common in the sciences, especially biology.
Note: Most academic science journals have their own styles. Ask your professor what citation style to use in class.
Find the style guide at the library or explore the linked websites to learn how to use this style.
Style Guide
Scientific Style and Format, 8th Edition, by Call Number: Ref. 808.066 Sci279 (On Reserve)ISBN: 0226116492Publication Date:For more than fifty years, authors, editors, and publishers in the scientific community have turned to Scientific Style and Format for authoritative recommendations on all matters of writing style and citation. Developed by the Council of Science Editors (CSE), the leading professional association in science publishing, this indispensable guide encompasses all areas of the sciences.
Links
- CSE Style Homepage
The authority on CSE Style, this site requires a subscription but allows for a free trial.
- CSE Quick Citation Guide
A brief guide to the style from Washington State University.
- CSE Citation Style
A thorough outline of the style from Thompson Rivers University Library.
Citation Websites
Quick Links
- Citation Help
Our research guide dedicated to the different citation styles and how to use them.
- How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography
A guide to annotated bibliographies from Cornell University.
- Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue.
- Getting Started with Primary Sources
A teachers’ guide to primary sources from the Library of Congress. Explains using primary sources in the classroom.
- Assignment Calculator
From the University of Minnesota Libraries, this calculator will build a schedule for your research project based on its due date.
Find Numbers and Identifiers
- Search DOIs
Find the digital object identifier (DOI) for a journal article or book.
- Search ISBNs
Search book information and bookstore prices by international standard book number.
- Search ISSNs
Search for journals by title or international standard serial number. Find the ISSN for any journal.
Legal and Government Publications
- Citing U.S. Government Publications
A guide to citing government documents, created by the libraries of Indiana University Bloomington.
- The Bluebook Homepage
An authoritative guide to citing legal documents.
- Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
An introductory guide to legal citation, based on The Bluebook, from Cornell University Law School.
