When instructors ask you to write in a particular "style," they usually do not mean writing style. They are referring to the standardized editorial style researchers in your discipline have adopted to present written material in the field. This editorial style consists of rules or guidelines that a researcher observes to ensure clear and consistent presentation of written material. This assignment requests that you use Chicago editorial style. Below are some resources that will assist you with citing your work.

Understanding what copyright is, which information is covered by copyright, and how you can fairly use copyrighted information, is an essential skill when doing and publishing research. To help you out, here are a few handy tools:

• Copyright Resources Research Guide
• Is it Protected by Copyright?
• Fair Use for Nonfiction Authors
• Should I Cite This?
• Working with Publishers and Open Access (Loyola eCommons)