Writing & Citing FAQs
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- Writing@APUSThe APUS Library’s writing reference resource for students and faculty designed to supplement and complement writing instruction delivered across all disciplines.
- Writer's Reference Center This link opens in a new windowOnline reference for writers, with learning tools to write and research effectively.
- Tutor.com
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NOTE ABOUT WRITING STYLES
NOTE: General Studies has not adopted a single style guide. Students will use the style specified by the instructor of each course or, when working on the capstone project, choose a style based on the discipline from which their research is drawn.
Style Manuals
The style guides below will help you format your writing assignments (and citations!). Not sure which guide to use?
APUS ePress APA Style Guide 
The APUS students' guide to APA format.
The Bluebook OnlineUse this link to access the complete edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.
Chicago Manual of Style OnlineUse this link to access the full Chicago Manual of Style Online by The University of Chicago. Go here for the Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide.
APUS MLA Style Guide The APUS students' guide to MLA format.
APUS End of Program Assessment Manual for Graduate Studies Captsone/Thesis Manual for APUS graduate students.
