Different instructors and disciplines require different citation styles. Chicago Turabian and APA are the most commonly used at Prairie College. Written Composition (HF 110) teaches APA which is used primarily for Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology courses. Thinking and Writing (HF 111) teaches Chicago Turabian which is primarily used in Bible, Theology, and Humanities courses. Make sure to check your syllabus or confirm with your instructor which style they prefer, as these are only general guidelines. Some instructors allow you to choose the style you are most comfortable with.
These resources are helpful for Chicago Turabian style citations. The books are available at the Reference Desk in the library.
The Chicago Manual of Style by 
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition by 
Elements of Indigenous Style by If you are having trouble navigating Turabian or APA, or need help finding any of these resources, please talk to the library staff. We have staff members who are comfortable with both styles. You can also visit Student Success. We are happy to help.
These resources are helpful for APA style citations. They provide plenty of examples for how to cite your sources properly. They also give you helpful tips in formatting and the mechanics of writing. The books are available at the Reference Desk in the library.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by 
Cites & Sources: An APA Documentation Guide, 6th Edition by 
Documenting Sources in APA Style: 2020 Update by If you do use generative AI, it must be cited, otherwise, it is considered plagiarism. The current best practice is to cite it as personal communication in footnotes (Chicago 17th) or in-text (APA), but not in the bibliography or reference list.
See this resource guide from the University of Wisconsin for more information and examples. You can find the guidelines for APA here.