Different disciplines use different citation styles for various reasons. Be sure to consult with your professor before you choose a specific style to work with.

The Chicago Manual of Style contains guidelines for two types of citations.  These are Notes and Bibliography style and Author-Date style.  If you don't know which type of citation to use, consult your instructor.  It is important, however, that you only use one style in any given paper, so pick a style and stick with it.

How do I create citations in Notes and Bibliography Style?

How do I create citations in Author-Date Style?

For more videos on citing sources, see the Citation section of the WMU Libraries YouTube channel.

• The Whys and Hows of MLA Citation Syle 2022 (41 min 41 seconds)
  • Don't be intimidated by the length of this workshop. Here are the exact minutes to fast forward to if you are interested in the following:
    • The Works Cited List - 11:57
    • Order of Containers - 16:12
    • Citation examples - 17:06
    • Hanging Indent (google doc) - 34:37