Citation Styles Overview

Citation Styles

• APA (American Psychological Association)

  • Commonly used in social sciences.
  • Author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2020).
  • Includes a reference list at the end.
  • In-text citations include the author's last name and publication year.

• MLA (Modern Language Association)

  • Widely used in humanities, especially literature and language.
  • Author-page format (e.g., Smith 23).
  • Works Cited page at the end of the document.
  • In-text citations consist of the author's last name and page number.

• Chicago/Turabian

  • Chicago style is used in various disciplines; Turabian is a simplified version for students.
  • Two systems: Notes and Bibliography (footnotes/endnotes) and Author-Date.
  • Bibliography page for full references.
  • In-text citations vary by system; can include footnotes or parenthetical.

• Harvard

  • Preferred in many academic fields, similar to APA.
  • Author-date system (e.g., Smith 2020).
  • Reference list at the end of the document.
  • In-text citations consist of author's last name and year of publication.

• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

  • Used primarily in engineering and computer science.
  • Numbered citations (e.g., [1], [2]).
  • References are listed in the order of citation.
  • In-text citations refer to the number assigned to the source.

• AMA (American Medical Association)

  • Commonly used in medicine and health sciences.
  • Numbered citation style similar to IEEE.
  • References listed in the order they appear in the text.
  • In-text citations include superscript numbers.

• CSE (Council of Science Editors)

  • Used in natural and physical sciences.
  • Three citation systems: Name-Year, Citation-Sequence, and Citation-Name.
  • References are formatted based on the chosen system.
  • In-text citations vary accordingly.

• Bluebook

  • Standard for legal documents and law journals.
  • Complex citation rules and formatting.
  • Based on case law, statutes, and legal principles.
  • Uses abbreviations and specific formats for legal sources.

• SAA (Society of American Archivists)

  • Used for citing archival materials.
  • Emphasizes the importance of provenance and context.
  • Specific formats for various types of archival sources.

• General Best Practices

  • Always check for specific formatting guidelines from instructors or publishers.
  • Be consistent with the chosen citation style throughout the document.
  • Include all necessary information for the citation to be complete and accurate.

Citation Styles Overview

• Various citation styles are utilized across academic disciplines, each with unique rules and formats.

APA (American Psychological Association)

• Commonly used in social sciences.
• Follows an author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2020).
• Requires a reference list at the document's end.
• In-text citations feature the author's last name and publication year.

MLA (Modern Language Association)

• Widely adopted in humanities, particularly in literature and language.
• Uses an author-page format (e.g., Smith 23).
• Includes a "Works Cited" page at the document's conclusion.
• In-text citations consist of the author's last name and page number.

Chicago/Turabian

• Chicago style serves various disciplines while Turabian is a simplified version for students.
• Two main systems exist: Notes and Bibliography (footnotes/endnotes) and Author-Date.
• Accompanied by a bibliography page for full references.
• In-text citations differ by the chosen system and can include footnotes or parenthetical references.

Harvard

• Frequently preferred in several academic fields, similar to APA.
• Adopts an author-date system (e.g., Smith 2020).
• Requires a reference list at the document's conclusion.
• In-text citations incorporate the author's last name and year of publication.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

• Primarily used in engineering and computer science.
• Features numbered citations (e.g., [1], [2]).
• References are organized in the order of citation.
• In-text citations refer to the number assigned to the source.

AMA (American Medical Association)

• Commonly employed in medicine and health sciences.
• Numbered citation style akin to IEEE.
• References are listed in the order they first appear in the text.
• In-text citations utilize superscript numbers.

CSE (Council of Science Editors)

• Applied in natural and physical sciences.
• Offers three citation systems: Name-Year, Citation-Sequence, and Citation-Name.
• References formatted according to the selected system.
• In-text citations vary based on the chosen citation method.

Bluebook

• Established standard for legal documents and law journals.
• Features complex citation rules and specific formatting.
• Based on case law, statutes, and legal principles.
• Uses abbreviations and distinct formats for legal references.

SAA (Society of American Archivists)

• Utilized for citing archival materials.
• Highlights the significance of provenance and context.
• Specific referencing formats are designated for various archival sources.

General Best Practices

• Always verify specific formatting guidelines from instructors or publishers.
• Maintain consistency with the selected citation style throughout the document.
• Ensure all necessary information is provided for complete and accurate citations.

This quiz explores various citation styles including APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, and Harvard. You'll learn about the key features, formatting rules, and in-text citation methods for each style. Perfect for students in need of clarity on how to properly cite sources.