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Citation guides at University Libraries
University Libraries maintains these guides to citation format.
The Writing Center at Ball State
The Writing Center also provides citation-formatting assistance to Ball State students. Their main location is in Robert Bell Building Room 295 and they maintain an additional location on Bracken Library's first floor. Help is available in person, by chat, or by appointment.
As their name implies, the Writing Center supports students in performing all sorts of writing tasks - not just formatting citations!
For hours and more information, the Writing Center's Website is here:
Style guides at University Libraries
University Libraries holds copies of several style guides, including APA, Chicago, and MLA. The most recent editions are in the Reference Collection on the east side of Bracken Library's first floor. The Libraries also have access to an electronic edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition) by Call Number: Reference Collection ; BF76.7 .P83 2020
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by Call Number: Reference Collection ; Z253 .U69 2017
MLA Handbook (9th edition) by Call Number: Reference Collection ; LB2369 .M52 2021
- Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new window Provides electronic access to the Chicago Manual of Style which contains recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices. You can search this source, browse its table of contents and index, enter a section number, and view the 15th edition.