There are many different styles around the world and each academic discipline uses a different citation style according to its needs and information types. Each one defines its own standard for document structure and manners in which to cite information. Use the style that matches your major or course - ask you instructor or consult your syllabus regarding what style they prefer you use. Consult the list below for the most used styles and its majors or fields of study:
APAAmerican Psychological Association |
MLAModern Language Association |
Chicago/Turabian |
IEEEInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
CSECounsel of Science Editors (Scientific Style & Format) |
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| Psychology | English | History | Engineering | Biology |
| Education | Literature | Art History | Computer Science | Physics |
| Business/Economics | Foreign Language | Fine Arts | Chemistry | |
| Nursing | Communications | Anthropology | Geology | |
| Linguistic Studies | Religious Studies | Philosophy |