Why style manuals?
In order to cite correctly it is useful to use a style manual for your chosen style that demonstrates the standardised way of recording the elements of a book, journal article, conference paper, report etc. Your school or faculty will probably have a preferred style.
Some style manuals are listed on this page. If you are required to use another referencing style, check the Library collection or the internet for the corresponding style manual.
APA tutorials and webinars
The Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style tutorial is available on the APA style website
APA 6th ed.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by ISBN: 1433832151Publication Date: 2019In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures.
Harvard 6th ed.
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Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers by ISBN: 0701636483Publication Date: 2011The sixth edition of the Style Manual provides guidance and detailed advice on publishing in both print and electronic formats. It represents a substantial revision in response to the rapid and extensive changes that have occurred in publishing since the fifth edition was produced in 1994. The Style Manual continues to provide detailed information and recommendations on the best practices in design, editing, production and writing. This edition builds on the Style Manual's reputation as an outstanding Australian reference standard for all those who understand the value of effective communication.
Harvard digital ed.
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Style ManualPublication Date: 2021The digital Style Manual supersedes the sixth edition of the Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers by Snooks and Co.
MLA
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MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing by ISBN: 9780873522977Publication Date: 2008Reorganized and revised, the third edition of the MLA Style Manual offers complete, up-to-date guidance on writing scholarly texts, documenting research sources, submitting manuscripts to publishers, and dealing with legal issues surrounding publication.
Oxford
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The Oxford Guide to Style by ISBN: 0198691750Publication Date: 2002The Oxford Guide to Style for Writers and Editors is based on the house style of Oxford University Press, this book replaces two highly successful titles, Hart's Rules (OUP) and the Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors. It combines, updates and expands these two earlier titles to provide a fully comprehensive guide to the subject of editorial practice. With a new grammar and usage section, alphabetic entries, and full cross-references, it is both authoritative and easy to use. A valuable guide for all those who use words professionally or in their studies - from novice proofreaders and trainee editorial staff to journalists, authors, and thesis or dissertation writers - this book aims to provide a one- stop reference with comprehensive and helpful advice.
AGLC3
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Australian Guide to Legal Citation 3rd edition by ISBN: 9780646527390Publication Date: 2010​AGLC3 is the predominant citation style used for legal materials in Australia. The Australian Guide to Legal Citation sets out clear rules and examples for the citation of cases, legislation, journal articles, books and other sources including government documents. The third edition features expanded rules on international legal materials and materials from overseas domestic jurisdictions including Canada, China, France, Germany, New Zealand and the United States.
AGLC4
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AGLC4 - Australian guide to legal citation, 4th edition by ISBN: 9780646976389Publication Date: 2018AGLC4 is the predominant citation style used for legal materials in Australia. The Australian Guide to Legal Citation sets out clear rules and examples for the citation of cases, legislation, journal articles, books and other sources including government documents. The fourth edition refines the enduring foundations laid down by the previous editions of the AGLC and builds upon the existing rules to ensure the ongoing relevance of the AGLC.
Vancouver
Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. 2nd Ed.Publication Date: 2007 (updated 2015)Vancouver is a numbered referencing style commonly used in medicine and science. It follows rules established by the International committee of Medical Journal Editors, now maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.