Citation Style Guides

Different disciplines have their own formats, or styles, for citing sources. Here, you'll find guidance and examples for citing in the following styles:

• Modern Language Association (MLA) 
  Used in some humanities like English, world languages, and performing arts
• American Psychological Association (APA)
  Used in the social sciences, including psychology, business, communication, and education
• Chicago
  Used in politics, art, history, anthropology
• Turabian
  Used sometimes in history
• American Chemical Society (ACS)
  Used in chemistry, biochemistry
• American Sociological Association (ASA)
  Used in sociology
• Bluebook Style
  Used in law
• Council of Science Editors (CSE)
  Used in other sciences
• National Library of Medicine (NLM)
  Used in medicine and health

If you're not sure which style to use, see the Research Guide for your course, check your assignment prompt or syllabus, or ask your professor.

Why are there so many different types of citations?

• Watch this 2-minute video for an explanation.

How can I get help with my citations?

• Ask a librarian! Use the chat on the left or drop by the library's Ask Us desk during reference hours.