Civil War and Reconstruction

Writing and Citing

A Pocket Guide to Writing in History (also called Rampolla)
(9th edition)
Reference: 1st floor 907.2 R148aa

Chicago Manual of Style Online. Also available in print in the reference room (Ref 808.02 Un3e)

Chicago Manual of Style (Notes-Bibliography) - A guide from the SMC Library

Citation Management Software

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Writing Assistance

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