The Writing Lab at Purdue University does a superb job of helping to guide students in the use of the writing style guides. Be sure and visit their site once you have put your own citations into the proper format to see check your work.
The History Department at WMU requires the use of the Chicago Manual of Style when citing your sources. However, sometimes it permits students to use Kate Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses and Dissertations, which is a simplified version of the Chicago Manual. If in doubt, ask your instructor!
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by 
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition by Also, see the WMU Libraries' Chicago Style Guide or more information on citing sources in Chicago style.
Quick Citation Formatting in Databases. Many databases allow you to format citations into various writing styles. When available, look for the wording “cite” or “cite now,” or see if it is an option after clicking on “save, print, email.”
If you choose to use software to manage citations as well as store and organize PDFs and other documents, there are many available. WMU Libraries support both Mendely and Zotero. See information and links on this page for further details.
Your instructor usually determines which style guide he or she wants you to use in your papers. If you don't know--ASK THEM!
