Citation & Style Guides

Citation Styles are formatting rules to help you cite in a consistent way that allows your reader, often your professor, to understand what information you used and where to access it.

How do I know which citation style to use?

Different subject areas often use different citation styles.

• Many social sciences classes use APA Style

• Many humanities classes use MLA Style

It's always a good idea to check your assignment or with your professor about what citation style they'd like you to use.