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Citation style guides

Are you uncertain how to reference content generated by an AI-tool? Please consult the guidelines provided by the University of Victoria Library.

APA style

APA Citation Style Guide, 7th ed. [PDF]
A comprehensive guide to creating APA in-text citations and reference pages for undergraduate academic essays. Includes tips to help you understand why sources are managed this way.
APA Quick Bits [PDF]
A shorter form of our APA Citation Style Guide highlighting the most commonly used types of sources and how to manage them.

Chicago style

Chicago Documentation Style, 17th ed. [PDF]
A comprehensive guide to creating Chicago in-text citations and reference pages for undergraduate academic essays. Includes tips to help you understand why sources are managed this way.
Chicago Quick Bits [PDF]
A shorter form of our Chicago Document Style guide highlighting the most commonly used types of sources and how to manage them.

MLA style

MLA Documentation Style Guide, 9th ed. [PDF]
A comprehensive guide to creating MLA in-text citations and reference pages for undergraduate academic essays. Includes tips to help you understand why sources are managed this way.
MLA Quick Bits [PDF]
A shorter form of our MLA Document Style guide highlighting the most commonly used types of sources and how to manage them.

Note: If you need style guides for older editions, email us at asc@ufv.ca to request a PDF.

 

Upcoming citation style guide workshops

APA citation basics

OnlineIn-person

Dates: 

  • October 23, 2024, from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM join online in Zoom
  • November 5, 2024, from 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM join online in Zoom

Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following APA format.

How to Read and Summarize a Journal Article

OnlineIn-person

Dates:

  • TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)

Reading a journal article might feel like a dauting task, but with a few strategies, reading a journal article will be a breeze. Come, join this session to learn these strategies. 

Chicago citation styles

OnlineIn-person

Dates: 

  • November 2, 2023, from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM (In-Person ABG-113)
  • November 17, 2023, from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)

Gain insights to citing sources; the bibliography and use of notes and endnotes.

MLA citation basics

Online

Dates: 

  • October 18, 2024, from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM join online in Zoom 
  • November 1, 2024, from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM join online in Zoom 

Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following MLA format.