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Chemistry Research Guide: Citation guides

Resources for chemistry students. Contact us at the Reference Desk for help with your library research, by phone at (819) 822-9600, ext. 2608 or by email at reference@ubishops.ca

Cite your sources

When writing papers, it is very important to acknowledge the sources of information used. Find out from your professor which style guidelines should be used before you begin. 

Books that may be helpful when you are preparing a paper:

The ACS Style guide: a manual for authors and editors

QD 8.5 .A25 1997 Ref

Scientific style and format: the CSE manual for authors, editors, and publishers

T 11 .S386 2006 Ref

For the style recommended to authors publishing with the National Research Press, see the Canadian Journal of Chemistry Instructions to Authors.

If the style giude you need is not mentioned here, ask for help at the Reference Desk.