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An Introduction to the Chicago Manual of Style

An Introduction to the Chicago Manual of Style

Your professor has assigned you a paper and requested it be done using the Chicago Manual of Style. All well and good, you think; except, what is the Chicago Manual of Style? Our editors help make sense of this style guide.
An Introduction to the Chicago Manual of Style Podcast

An Introduction to the Chicago Manual of Style Podcast

When you are requested to cite another author's work when writing a paper, formatting styles can vary. This podcast will detail how to apply Chicago style properly for both the sciences and arts/humanities.
APA Series Part Five: APA Reference Page

APA Series Part Five: APA Reference Page

Part five of our APA series provides an example of an APA reference page done to the latest standards of the The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA).
APA Series Part Four: APA Title Page

APA Series Part Four: APA Title Page

Are you unfamiliar with how to write an APA title page? Our editors explain how to properly format an APA title page.
APA Series Part Two: APA Paper Format

APA Series Part Two: APA Paper Format

In the first article of our APA series we talked about APA style and formatting basics. This article will now discuss how to write an APA-styled paper, tackling essay components like the title page, abstract, and body.
Citation Software Reviews: Tired of Manually Organizing Citations?

Citation Software Reviews: Tired of Manually Organizing Citations?

If you are a student writing essays, citing your sources is a tedious but necessary task. If you are thinking about purchasing citation software so you no longer have to do citations manually, this podcast offers a review of the top three citation software options: CiteULike, Zotero, and Mendeley Desktop.
Errors in the APA Style Guide

Errors in the APA Style Guide

Yes, the rumors you’ve heard are true: errors have been found in the 6th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide. But we want to calm and reassure you by letting you know about the types of errors in the APA Style Guide that have occurred, what the APA has done to address these problems, and what your options are if you possess a faulty version.
MLA Citations: A How-To Guide

MLA Citations: A How-To Guide

Are you confused by MLA citations? This article discusses everything you should know about MLA and offers helpful examples.
Our Editors Shine Light on Errors in the APA Style Guide

Our Editors Shine Light on Errors in the APA Style Guide

The original 6th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide contained several errors. But rest assured, they have been corrected. In this podcast we will highlight the types of errors in the APA Style Guide that have occurred, what the APA has done to address these problems, and what your options are if you possess a faulty version.
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