Need to cite your own thesis? Here's a suggestion, based on APA style:
Lastname, Firstname (2011) My incredibly well-written Public Policy thesis: The best experience of my life (Undergraduate honors thesis). Available from DukeSpace. (http://hdl.handle.net/101##/####)
Enter your thesis into competition for the Aptman Prize or Holsti Prize for a chance to win $$ and be recognized at a reception.
Once accepted by your department, submit your thesis electronically to University Archives. It will be stored and made accessible under a Creative Commons license through DukeSpace, the Library's digital repository. Your thesis will be assigned a persistent URL to share with others for easy access.
Submission standards for Honors papers
How to format your paper and submit it electronically to University Archives
The Libraries offer special privileges to support students writing a thesis for graduation with distinction.
Duke's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) offers consultations to undergrads.
Search terms to combine for guide books:
Citing Sources
Links to the major citation style guides, with examples of how to cite various materials
Citation Management Tools
Start early using a citation management tool; it will help you assemble your citations, format them, and insert them in your paper.
The Craft of Political Research by 
The Complete Guide to Citing Government Information Resources by 
