Research Guides: Political Science: Writing & Citing for Political Science

Writing and Citing Resources

APSA Citation Style Guide
This guide provides instructions and examples for citing resources using American Political Science Association (APSA) style.

Style Manual for Political Science (PDF) by American Political Science Association Committee on Publications
Publication Date: 2018
The APSA Style Manual for Political Science provides guidelines for submission policies, grammar, usage, and citation.
The Political Science Student Writer's Manual and Reader's Guide by Gregory M. Scott; Stephen M. Garrison
Call Number: Reference JA86 .S39 2017
ISBN: 9781442267091
Student's Guide for Writing in Political Science by Andre Martel
Provides writing guidance, with chapters about the research paper, how to read effectively, and keeping track of your sources.

The Towson University Writing Center is also an excellent resource for learning how to write and cite confidently.

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