Getting your Stuff into Zotero
Turabian in the Library
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Call Number: Reference LB 2369 .T8 2018ISBN: 9780226494425Publication Date: 2018-04-16
Student's guide to writing college papers by Call Number: LB 2369 .T8 2010ISBN: 0226816303One copy in Reference, the other is in circulating stacks.
Citation Guidelines & Style
Each academic discipline adheres to a style of documentation used to format papers, cites sources, and create reference lists. There are several: APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian.
The Doctor of Ministry program uses Turabian which is based on Chicago Style.
- Chicago Manual of Style Online (Tyndale login required) This link opens in a new windowThis is the basis for Kate Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Access all the info online. Search the search box to help give you the details you are looking for.
- The SBL handbook of style : for ancient Near Eastern, Biblical, and early Christian studiesIf you require additional assistance with citing biblical references this specialized resource builds on Chicago Style.
- Student Supplement for The SBL Handbook of StyleThis resource summarizes and provides example of SBL style. Use it for further information for biblical references that are not covered by Chicago or Turabian.
Citation Builders
Here are a few citation builders/generators available on the Internet. Remember these are not perfect tools and are only as good as knowledge of the people who developed them. Always, proof citations created via these tools to make sure they are correct.
Also, many databases, including the Ebscohost Databases and ProQuest, now include citation functions.
- ZoteroZotero is a powerful, easy-to-use research tool that helps you gather, organize, and analyze sources and then share the results of your research.
- Knight CiteThis tool was developed and is maintained by Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Son of Citation MachineOriginally created by David Warlick of The Landmark Project on October 29, 2000 and is part of the Landmarks for Schools Web site for teachers.
Writing Guides
- Purdue OWLOnline Writing Lab @ Purdue University