Speculum describes all of the information submitting authors need to know on its website - consult this page for information on content, tone, and formatting of your article.
There are many different citation styles to choose from but APA, MLA and Chicago are the three most commonly used in academic works.
APA (American Psychological Association) is typically used for the traditional sciences such as Math and Chemistry, while the MLA (Modern Language Association) style is used for humanities and social sciences topics such as Anthropology, Cultural Studies or Literature and finally, the Chicago Manual of Style is often used in Art and History topics.
If you're unsure which style to use in your course assignments, consult your syllabus or reach out to your professor. You may also consult one of the library guides below to help you get started:
If you need additional assistance, please make an appointment with your subject librarian or with your campus writing center.
Citation Managers are tools to help you keep track of your citations as you research and to create/format your citations and bibliography.
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The Elements of Style by Online guide to Chicago Style (16th Edition) - I recommend Notes-Bibliography style, even though Speculum papers do not include bibliographies but rather include all works cited in Chicago Note - footnote form.
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