LibGuides: HIST0556 Sport in American History: Citing & Writing

When to Cite

You need to cite your sources whenever you:

Quote a sentence or passage.
Paraphrase or summarize ideas that are not your own.
Make specific reference to the work of others.
Utilize data or statistics.

You do NOT need to cite:

Well-known and undisputed facts or common knowledge.
Your own ideas expressed elsewhere in the same paper.

Citing History papers

Your professor has stated that you may use any citation format that you prefer, so long as you remain consistent. Below are some resources for the three most common formats in the humanities and social sciences; APA, MLA, and Chicago. For Brown Library books that can be read online, use this subject heading: "Bibliographical citations."

Chicago Manual of Style Format

Chicago Manual of Style Format from The Owl
A comprehensive resource to the Chicago Style from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab.
Chicago Manual of Style Online Book
The full, searchable digital version of this resource.
Chicago Manual of Style Quick Guide
Easy to use guide for looking up bibliography and footnote formats.
Citing Images - Chicago Style
Clear examples from Colgate University.
Citing / Documenting Images
From Bates College Library. The basics of image citation using Chicago Manual of Style.

Modern Language Association (MLA) Format

MLA Format from The OWL
A comprehensive resource to the MLA Style from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab.
Citing Images -- MLA Style
Clear examples from Colgate University.

American Psychological Association (APA) Format

Concise APA Handbook 7th Edition
Condensed ebook version.
APA Style
American Psychological Association website for the APA Style. Provides tutorials, answers to frequently asked questions, and more.
APA Format from The Owl
A comprehensive resource to the APA Style from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab.
Citing Images -- APA Style
Clear examples from Colgate University.

Citation Managers and More

Brown supports several citation managers, including EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero. Please see the page below for descriptions. links, and comparisons of the software.

Citation Management
Information on citation, citation management software, plagiarism, copyright, fair use, and creative commons

Help with Writing Papers

Developing a Thesis for a Research Paper
This very helpful guide from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center discusses the art of crafting a thesis.
Research Support
This guide discusses some of the basics of doing college level research, including tips for evaluating sources and a glossary of terms with examples. It also offers tutorials, a library orientation, and much more.
Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning (Writing Center)
Writing Center associates assist students with all stages of the writing process, from finding a topic through drafting, revising, and final editing.