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Citing Your Sources
See examples of proper citation for a variety of source types and find links to additional resources for citation help.
- APSA Style ManualThe standard style guide for references and citations in political science. In most instance, APSA style follows the guidelines published in the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition.
- Chicago/Turabian Citation GuideUSC Libraries citation guide for Chicago Manual of Style and Turabian's manual for writers
- Chicago-Style Quick GuideSample notes (full and shortened) and bibliography entries for a variety of source types
- USC Citation GuideFind examples for additional citation styles
Organize Your Research with Citation Managers
Citation managers let you collect, organize, cite, and share your personal library of research sources.
- Zotero TutorialsLearn how to get started with Zotero, a free and open-source citation manager available to anyone.
- EndNote Desktop IntroductionA guide to using EndNote Desktop, which is available for purchase from Clarivate. A free version with limited capabilities, EndNote Basic, is also available to anyone.
- Mendeley Guide and TutorialsLearn about using Mendeley citation management with a free account.