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“Minnesota State Mankato supplies its students with countless valuable opportunities—whether it be starting a business with your Integrated Business Experience classmates in a low-risk environment, leading 30-40 new students as a Community Advisor during their transition to college, or joining a club or organization that presents critical values, beliefs, and support.”

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What is a Citation & Why do we Cite?
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Chicago/Turabian Guides in Memorial Library & Online

The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition
Call Number: Z253 .U69 2024
Publication Date: 2024
A guide to style, usage, and grammar--an indispensable reference informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice.

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The Chicago Manual of Style Online is the venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar in an accessible online format.

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers
Call Number: LB2369 .T8 2018
The ninth edition is fully aligned with the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition

Writing an Annotated Bibliography

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Writing an annotated bibliography
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Sample annotated bibliographies for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

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