Associated Press Stylebook, 55th ed.
Main Library Reference PN 4783 .A83 2020
An essential tool for all journalists, news editors, and public relations specialists, providing guidelines on spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation, and usage, with special sections on business and sports.
A standard work serving as a "how to" book for both authors and publishers. Offers practical information and advice on all aspects of manuscript preparation and copyediting.
https://www.apa.org/about/apa/equity-diversity-inclusion/language-guidelines
This is the second edition of the Guide, developed by the American Psychological Association (APA). According to the publisher, "This go-to resource aims to provide guidance on inclusive and affirming language in writing and conversation. The second edition includes expanded definitions and revised terminology based on feedback we received from the public, the latest psychological science, and constructive input from subject-matter experts."
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th ed.
Main Library Reference LB 2369 .T8 2018
Popularly known as "Turabian." A simplified version of
The Chicago Manual of Style (above) intended for use by undergraduates. Presents two basic documentation systems, notes-bibliography style (or simply bibliography style) and parenthetical citations-reference list style (or reference list style). Sample citations based on the 8th edition are available at
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/books/turabian/turabian_citationguide.html.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 9th ed.
Main Library Reference LB 2369 .G53 2021
"...Provides an authoritative account of MLA [Modern Language Association] documentation style for use in student writing, including simplified guidelines for citing works published on the Web and new recommendations for citing several kinds of works, such as digital files and graphic narratives" (publisher's description).
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed.
Main Library Ready Reference BF 76.7 .P83 2010
"In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, ...offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations" (publisher's description).
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University hosts a website that provides sample citations for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles; click on the "Research and Citation" link on the left sidebar.