Citation Style Guide

Citing a source is an important and necessary part of historical writing.  Unless the information is your own, it came from somewhere else.  That somewhere else must be referenced, be it a book, website, video, podcast, etc...

There are various formats and styles to choose from.  Different disciplines typically have a preferred style.  History, for example, uses the Chicago or Turabian styles, literature uses MLA, and psychology uses APA. 

Since you are not all history majors, I will not require a specific style for citation.  However, when writing a discussion or your essay, you must choose and use a consistent style for that work.  If you do not already have a preference, I recommend Chicago style for this class.

Below are some links to style guide websites.  Please use them to help properly cite your sources.