Citation Help
How do I choose which citation style to use?
How do I choose which citation style to use?
When working in a course or on an assignment, always defer to the citation style recommended by the instructor. If citation requirements are not stated, check out the following pages to determine which citation style is best:
Liberal Arts, Foreign Languages, and Humanities
Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Education, etc.)
A guide to a selection of citation management tools.
Literature, Journalism, and History
[Forthcoming] Physical and Natural Sciences
[Forthcoming] Medicine and Nursing
[Forthcoming] Sociology
[Forthcoming] Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
Pro Tip: If you're still not sure of which style to use, APA is a good default citation style.