Other Commonly Used Citation Styles
The following writing and style formats are less commonly requested by instructors at SCF than APA or MLA but may be required in some disciplines. The links open to external websites. All links are to the publisher's website or quick reference guides prepared by other colleges. These resources should be reliable but students are encouraged to consult the published style guide where possible and to follow any instructions given to them by their instructor about writing and citation.
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Typical Usage: Healthcare
Current Edition: 11th*
*The 11th Edition was published in 2020. Under certain circumstances and by some instructors, it may be permissible to use 10th Edition materials. Always check with your instructor for their preferences.
Style Home Page: https://www.amamanualofstyle.com/
Additional Online Resources:
Purdue University Online Writing Lab, aka The Owl
University of Southern California
Print Reference:
Note: SCF does not currently possess a copy of the AMA Manual of Style. A copy of the previous edition (10th) may be obtained through a UBorrow request.
American Sociological Association (ASA)
American Sociological Association (ASA)
Typical Usage: Professional writing for sociology.
Current Edition: 6th
Style Home Page: ASA Author Resources
Additional Online Resources:
Purdue Online Writing Lab aka The Owl
University of Toronto, Mississauga
Print Reference:
A 6th edition print reference is not currently available for lending.
Chicago Style
Chicago Style
Typical Usage: Anthropology, History
Current Edition: 17th
Style Home Page: Chicago Manual of Style.org
Additional Online Resources:
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Purdue University Online Writing Lab, aka The Owl
Print Reference:
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by Call Number: Z253 .U69 2017ISBN: 9780226287058Publication Date: 2017-09-05
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Style
Typical Usage: Electrical and electronics engineering.
Current Edition: 9.20.2021
Style Home Page: IEEE Author Center.
Manual: Direct Link to Style Guide
Additional Online Resources:
Purdue Online Writing Lab aka The Owl
Print Reference:
A print edition is not available, the organization makes a PDF of their manual of style available for free. See the above links.
Other Formats Not Listed Here
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