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Writing style refers to a set of rules that govern the mechanics of writing, such as punctuation, quotation, and, especially, documentation of sources. There are three main styles of writing. Your teacher will tell you which style to use for your essays and papers.
APA is the style of writing used by the American Psychological Association. It is used mainly in the social sciences (psychology, anthropology, sociology, etc.).
MLA is the writing style recommended by the Modern Language Association. It is used for preparing scholarly manuscripts and student research papers.
The Chicago (Turabian) is the writing style often preferred for those working in history and other social sciences.
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