Commonly Used Citation Styles
If you are not sure which style guide to use, ask your professor or a librarian.
APA Style
Updated to reflect the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition, 2nd printing)
Most commonly used in:
- Social sciences (including psychology, linguistics, sociology, economics, etc.)
- Business
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Education
Chicago/Turabian Style
Updated to reflect The Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) and A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian) (9th edition)
Most commonly used in:
- Theology
- History
- Fine arts
- Computing science
- Business
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
MLA Style
Updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (8th edition)
Most commonly used in:
- Literature
- Languages
- Fine arts
- Cultural studies