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The complete, fully-searchable text of the 17th (2017) edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, one of the major citation guides used in academic writing. It also provides guidance on correct grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, and other aspects of good writing.
The new 9th edition of the MLA Handbook, the official, authoritative source on the MLA citation format. Now available online, fully searchable and interactive, enhanced with over 500 sample citations.