There are many reasons why citing sources is an important part of doing good research. In the discipline of history, scholars most often apply rules outlined in the Chicago Manual of Style to document the sources used in a study. Below are resources that provide guidance on how to properly cite and manage sources.
The Chicago Manual of Style -- fully searchable version of the 18th edition [2024] of The Chicago Manual of Style, including a Quick Guide with sample citations. This newest revision brings Chicago style rules up-to-date on everything from publishing technologies and accessibility to inclusive language and source citations, with new sections on Indigenous languages and source materials. If needed, a guide to other citation styles can be found here.
RefWorks -- a guide to using the online RefWorks citation management tool within the USC Libraries databases environment. The platform helps you collect, organize, share, and cite sources that you find while searching library databases, catalogs, and websites from a plugin on your browser. The software allows you to automatically generate a list of references at the end of your paper.
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Below is a helpful video describing how to use Chicago Style rules when citing your sources. It was produced by the Wilfrid Laurier University Library, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The direct link URL to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1J3Ky7OvJU