LibGuides: Theatre: Citing and Writing

Citing Sources

Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL)
OWL has lots of general and subject-specific writing tips and techniques, along with research advice and detailed citation and formatting standards for the APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
OWL (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)
Has detailed citation formatting and style advice for APA, Chicago, and MLA styles. It also includes general and subject specific writing advice, as well as tips on writing for a job search.

Chicago Manual of Style Online
This is the online manual for citing in Chicago.

Recommended Reading: Citation Justice & Indigenous Citation Practice

Introduction to Citation Justice and Indigenous Citation Practice

Much of what you will find here on indigenous citation practice comes from research guides created by the Xwi7xwa Library at the University of British Columbia. From their website: "Xwi7xwa Library is a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship. Its collections and services reflect Aboriginal approaches to teaching, learning, and research." Some useful guides in their collection:

Also created at the University of British Columbia, but not in the Xwi7xwa Library, is this guide to First Nations and Indigenous Art.

Elements of Indigenous style : a guide for writing by and about Indigenous Peoples by Gregory Younging (Opaskwayak Cree)
Call Number: Barnard PN147 .Y68 2018

ISBN: 9781550597165

Publication Date: 2018

"Elements of Indigenous Style provides guidelines to help writers, editors, and publishers produce material that reflects Indigenous people in an appropriate and respectful manner. Gregory Younging, a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba, has been the managing editor of Theytus Books, the first Aboriginal-owned publishing house in Canada, for over 13 years. Elements of Indigenous Style evolved from the house style guide Gregory developed at Theytus in order to ensure content was consistent and respectful. This guide contains: A historical overview of the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in literature; Common errors and how to avoid them when writing about Indigenous peoples; Guidance on working in a culturally sensitive way; A discussion of problematic and preferred terminology; Suggestions for editorial guidelines."

Indigenous Elements of Style (some points to consider)

Respect Indigenous realities
Respect Indigenous cultural property
Collaborate with the Indigenous communities you are describing
Make every effort to follow Indigenous protocols
Compensate Indigenous creators
Name Indigenous Peoples using their preferred terms and identities
Indigenous Peoples are not of another nation or belonging to another nation
Avoid past tense when referring to Indigenous Peoples

Theatre

FAQs on Citing Dramatic Works in MLA

Performing Arts Librarian

Citing Sources

Recommended Reading: Citation Justice & Indigenous Citation Practice

Introduction to Citation Justice and Indigenous Citation Practice

Indigenous Elements of Style (some points to consider)

Further Reading