We ask that all submissions be written and formatted using the 17th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.
Please note that as an author, you are responsible for correctly citing your sources. You manuscript will be returned if extensive errors are present.
You may find the following resources to be helpful as you edit and refine your formatting:
| The Chicago Manual of Style |
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| Purdue Owl Chicago Manual of Style Guide |
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| Bowdoin College Libraries |
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Citation Management Tools
Citation management tools can help easily track and cite your sources. It is important, however, to double check any citations generated using these resources. These generators are not always entirely accurate, but often provide a good starting point for you to then work with.
| Zotero | Mendeley | EndNote | |
| Cost | Free download | Free download | Subscription required; check with your institution |
| Download Option | Desktop download; Chrome extension available | Desktop download; Chrome extension available | Desktop download; cloud option available |
| Word Processing Capabilities | Instant citations in Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs | Citation plugin for Word and LibreOffice | Cite as You Write technology in Microsoft Word |
| Additional Information | Open source software | Owned by Clarivate |