Publications Manuals
- Chicago Manual of StyleA style guide for American English published by the University of Chicago Press. A much simpler Quick guide is also available. Watzek Library also has print versions. There are two versions outlined in Chicago: A, the humanities style, and B, author-date, preferred by social science and science disciplines.
- MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (Print)Widely adopted by universities, colleges, and secondary schools, the MLA Handbook gives step-by-step advice on every aspect of writing research papers, from selecting a topic to submitting the completed paper.
- MLA Handbook Plus This link opens in a new windowThe MLA Handbook is the only official, authorized book on MLA format. The ninth edition builds on the MLA’s unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements—facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date—that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, YouTube videos, dissertations, and more.
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed. (Print)The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences.
Websites
- Purdue Online Writing Lab Style Guide ResourcesLook for the Suggested Resources on the bottom of the left hand column for links to Chicago, MLA, and APA style guides.
- Citation Style Guide (American University)Links to materials with information that will help in creating footnotes, in text citations, and bibliographies, reference lists and works cited pages.
- Style Guide Public Affairs and Communication L&C CollegeThis style guide helps you prepare written materials on behalf of Lewis & Clark College. It addresses issues of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage.
Citation Management
- Zotero This link opens in a new windowA free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.
- Getting Started with ZoteroA handout provided by Miranda Carney-Morris in L&C IT!
L&C Writing Center
The L&C Writing Center is here to help! It is located in the Watzek Library Atrium, room 227.
Two Ways to Work with the Writing Center:
1. Schedule a consultation with John Holzwarth, Director of the Writing Center. He is available most weekdays.
2. Drop by to meet with a Peer Tutor. Tutors are available Sun- Thu, 3-10 pm.
Phone: 503-768-7505 Email: writing@lclark.edu