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Citing Your Sources: APSA
Style Manual for Political Science
The American Political Science Association created a style guide for publishing in its lead journal. This style is predicated on the 15th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, so for more examples and assistance beyond the guide itself, please refer to either this edition of CMS or the Turabian Manual.
Style Manual for Political ScienceFull PDF version of the 2006 revision of the Style Manual for Political Science, predicated upon the 15th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style and includes changes based on the 1996-2001 style of American Political Science Review.
Supporting Material
- Chicago Manual of Style OnlineBe sure to select "15th Edition" when searching for details for use in APSA style.
- A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and DissertationsA guide for student writing based on the 15th edition of CMS. Available on Reserve in the James B. Duke and Music libraries.
Citation Managers
- RefWorksCreate a personal database of references that can be organized, formatted, and shared easily. References can be imported directly from databases or text files. Generate bibliographies in hundred of styles or use Write-n-Cite to automatically insert references into your Word document.
- ZoteroZotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. You can add items with a single click in your browser and then store PDFs, images, audio and more in a single searchable interface.
- MendeleyMendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research. You can generate bibliographies, collaborate, import papers, and access your information from anywhere online.
More Citation Assistance
- Citing Your SourcesOnline guide from Furman Libraries with more details on citing resources, citation management tools, and academic honesty.