It is a sad truism that there is no universally accepted reference style. It may even seem to you that each instructorhas his or her own style. Some rules, however, are observed by all. Whatever the style, references must be CLEAR, PRECISE, and CONSISTENT. Inconsistencies are wasteful of the reader's time. Incomplete, unclear and imprecise entries are more than useless - at times, they are even harmful because they may provide a false aura of reliability. You must always remember that the technical apparatus of your paper is a service you render to your reader and that, consequently, the convenience of your reader must always be kept in mind.
Two methods for referencing sources are outlined and illustrated in the following pages. You may choose either style unless specifically instructed otherwise. For more detailed information on these styles, consult the most current edition of Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writer of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations in the reference section of the library.
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