University Libraries: How to Cite Resources: ACS Style

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Who Uses ACS Style?

ACS (American Chemical Society) Style is most often used by students (and scholars) in chemistry and biochemistry. If you aren't sure which citation style to use, be sure to ask your Professor which style they prefer for assignments in their class.

ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication
The library provides access to the online edition of the official ACS style guide. This resource is accessible to CCU students, staff, and faculty. This is the most recent update from 2020.

ACS Help Sites

ACS Style Guide
Guide created by Williams College Library.
ACS Style Guide
Brief style guide with in-text citation examples from University of Wisconsin-Madison.