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This guide contains a compilation of resources to help you get started conducting research in Anthropology. You will find tips on getting started using the OneSearch search engine and recommended titles. Remember, you can always call, email, chat, or drop by to meet with a librarian.
Sometimes it's helpful to meet with a librarian one-on-one to talk about your research. Feel free to contact a subject liaisons about meeting to discuss your project and find appropriate resources.
There are many different citation styles that are used in academic writing. Typically your professor will let you know the preferred citation style for their class and/or your discipline. Below you will find a table of four common citation styles, followed by a list of less-common citation styles:
Citation Styles |
When to Use Them |
More Info at Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) |
Example Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA- Modern Language Association | Literature and the humanities | MLA Formatting & Style Guide | MLA Example Paper |
| APA- American Psychological Association | Psychology, Business, Criminology, Economics, Education, and Sociology |
APA Style Guide (American Psychological Association) |
APA Sample Paper |
| Chicago | Humanities, history and social sciences | Chicago Style & Formatting Guide | Chicago Sample Paper |
| Chicago-Turabian | Humanities, history, social sciences and natural sciences (often selected when people do not know which style to use) | Chicago-Turabian Style & Formatting Guide | Chicago-Turabian Sample Paper |
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